SHILLONG, June 12 -- Those who have been affected by the ban on coal mining activities in Meghalaya which has been imposed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) are now being offered short - term training on skills.In this regard, as directed by the NGT Committee, the Labour Department through the Meghalaya State Skill Development Society (MSSDS) with the support of Aide et Action (NGO) conducted a two week long Community Mobilisation Drive in May 2019 to sensitize the general public, particularly those affected by the coal mining ban, and to offer them various short-term skill training programmes.

This initiative was organised with an aim to make people aware about the objectives and benefits under the programme. It seeks to address the ...