| RBI, SBI carry forward Government initiatives | | | Jammu, Nov 27: Carrying forward initiatives taken by Government, Reserve Bank of India and State Bank of India to make a dent on problem of unemployment, SBI Rural Self-Employment Training Institute [SBIRSETI], Reasi is on task with a mission. On successful conclusion of thirty day training programme on "Plumbing & Sanitary Works", a valedictory function was organized by SBIRSETI Reasi, in which Rohit Mehta, Lead District Manager, State Bank of India Reasi distributed certificates amongst twenty three successful trainees. While interacting with the trainees, he expressed happiness to note their inflated enthusiasm with an urge to channelize their energy and skills for gainful employment. Patting their backs he assured them of full support-financial and otherwise on behalf of banks as well as District Development Commissioner Shahid Iqbal in all their endeavours to defeat unemployment by setting up their own units, thereby contributing to developmental process already set in the district. On this occasion, S K Kandroo, Director of the Institute informed that the Institute has entered into second phase of its operation in which while training programmes continue with dogged regularity, more focus will be laid on settlement of those passed out trainees who have yet to start earning their livelihood. He made it clear that the follow up efforts will be redoubled to ensure that settlement target of 70% is not only achieved but surpassed significantly by the end of current financial year. All possibilities will be explored to attain this through self/wage employment, he added. Seeking cooperation from all, he exhorted upon unemployed youth to shun shyness, come forward, utilize opportunities and give meaning to their lives. Full support was assured by him till settlement of all those passed out. For their support in making this training programme successful, he also thanked Balbir Kumar, Guest Faculty and Sulakshana Thakur, Asstt. Director Employment and wished her good luck for grand success in organising two day Employment Fair at Reasi beginning from 28th November. |
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