ITANAGAR, Mar 25: A short-term five-day Skill Development Training Programmes on Bakery and Homestay was conducted here at the State Food Craft Institute, by the Department of Tourism in collaboration with the Dept of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (SDE).
The training programme is a component of DSDE’s Chief Minister’s Yuva Kaushal Yojna (CMYKY), in which high-end skill development training is provided to the state’s unemployed youth free of cost.
20 successful trainees in Bakery and 30 in Homestay from across the State were awarded completion certificates by Gyati Kacho, Dy Director SDE.
Speaking on the occasion, Kacho urged the trainees to utilize their skills learnt and be successful entrepreneurs in their respective areas.
The trainees on their part expressed gratitude to the departments for organizing the useful training programme.
The Bakery course focused on both theory and practical training, including preparation of cookies, muffins, sponge cakes, banana cakes, and basic cake decoration techniques with emphasis on hygiene, measurement and baking methods.
The Homestay course covered essential aspects such as understanding the concept of homestays, basic requirements, setting up and managing operations, guest handling, etiquette and manners, complaint handling, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene.
Both programs were conducted by highly experienced resource persons, combining classroom sessions with hands-on practical training. The participants actively engaged in the sessions and gained valuable skills to enhance their proficiency in the hospitality sector. Another short-term training programme on ‘Front Office Management’ is currently underway, informed the State Food Craft Institute management officials.