56 trainees at the De-addiction and Rehabilitation Centre in Janer were provided with free electrician training. (Express Photo)In an effort by the Moga administration to rehabilitate the youths who have undergone de-addiction treatment, 56 trainees at the De-addiction and Rehabilitation Centre in Janer were provided with free electrician training.
Upon completion of the three-month course, Deputy Commissioner, Moga, Sagar Setia, distributed certificates to the trainees, Thursday. He visited the de-addiction centre to interact with the youth.
Addressing the youth, he stated that, as per the Punjab government’s directives, the district administration is committed to bringing colour and hope back into the lives of those recovering from addiction. Through the Punjab Skill Development Mission, the youth were provided this course free of cost. He added that electrician toolkits would soon be distributed to the trainees, helping them to pursue self-employment. The district administration will also assist eligible candidates in finding jobs.
The Deputy Commissioner said that, a week ago, a new batch of 35 youths at the Red Cross De-addiction Centre in Janer began “fast food training” through RSETI (Rural Self Employment Training Institute). He mentioned that under the Punjab Skill Development Mission, more such training programmes will be offered in the future to ensure comprehensive rehabilitation of recovering youth. The DC met and encouraged the youths who have successfully quit the drugs.