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There is a need to change the age-old mindset that a government job is the only path to stability. If you run your own business, you are your own master. But if you work in a government job, you remain a servant

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SHILLONG, March 10: KHADC chairman Strong Pillar Kharjana has urged local youth to step up and start their own businesses, following the Council’s decision to restrict the issuance of fresh trading licences to non-tribal businessmen.
Speaking at a felicitation programme organised by the Lumdiengjri Dorbar Shnong on Saturday, after being elected as the MDC of Mawkhar-Pynthorumkhrah, Kharjana encouraged young people to take advantage of this policy shift by venturing into small businesses that require minimal investment.
He emphasised that parents should also play a role in motivating their children to become entrepreneurs instead of solely relying on government jobs for a secure future.
“There is a need to change the age-old mindset that a government job is the only path to stability,” he said. “If you run your own business, you are your own master. But if you work in a government job, you remain a servant.”
Kharjana pointed out that those who own businesses tend to live in better conditions and earn more compared to government employees. He stressed that communities that control trade and commerce are the ones that thrive financially.
“It’s time we encourage our youth to start their own businesses and achieve financial independence,” he added.
Meanwhile, VPP MDC from Jaiaw, Denzil R Chen, who was also felicitated at the event, assured that the party would work towards fulfilling its election promises by ensuring corruption-free governance in the council.
The first step
Earlier, Lumdiengjri Rangbah Shnong Willyson Iangngap stated that the Dorbar Shnong had already stopped issuing NOCs for fresh trading licences to non-tribal businessmen.
“We have already taken the initiative from our side. I am hopeful that the new VPP Executive Committee in the KHADC will implement strict restrictions on issuing fresh trading licences,” Iangngap said.
He explained that this decision was made to encourage local youth to take up self-employment and earn their livelihood.
Additionally, he urged the Council to impose similar restrictions on issuing labour licences to migrant workers from outside the state.

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