NEC to take steps to tackle unemployment in NE region

Aizawl, Apr 11 (UNI) The North Eastern Council (NEC) has chalked out various measures to tackle unemployment in all NE states, including Sikkim, official sources said here today.

It added that unemployment is one of the biggest problems in the region, and new will be introduced in current fiscal to tackle this.

The NEC would revamp the education system to generate employment opportunities, the officials said.

The North Eastern Regional Bamboo Mission, Horticulture Mission and Trade Mission have been set up to increase employment opportunities.

The NEC had also formed the North Eastern Regional Education Council to recommend suitable measures for development of human resources in the region, including upgradation of relevant skills, and improvement in the quality of education.

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