Ampareen lauds Ampati residents for defying bandh

SHILLONG: Labour Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh while expressing happiness over the huge turnout of the youths at the two-day Meghalaya Skill Fest-cum-Job Fair, 2015 which began at Ampati in South West Garo Hills on Wednesday said the people of Ampati have proved that whatever has been reported in the newspapers about the indefinite bandh is far from the truth.
“It is time that the people stand up against the dark and ugly forces that are trying to repress them and fight for their right to live freely,” she added.
Organized by the Directorate of Employment & Craftsman Training, Department of Labour and the Union Ministry of Labour & Employment, the Skill Fest-cum-Job Fair witnessed the participation of thousands of young job seekers from South West Garo Hills District who had registered themselves with various companies and vocational training providers.
This is the second year that such a programme is being organized for the unemployed youth in Garo Hills region. Last year, it was held in Tura and Williamnagar, while this year the same is being organized at Ampati on May 6 and 7, at Tura on May 8, at Baghmara on May 9, at Williamnagar on May 11 and at Resubelpara on May 12.
A minimum of 70 per cent placement and direct placements will be given to all successful and eligible candidates.