Tatkon opens free consumer goods course

THE Department of Rural Development, under the Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development, opened a free vocational consumer goods produc­tion technology course in Sinthay Village, Tatkon Township, yesterday, aim­ing to support rural liveli­hoods, create employment opportunities and turn out skilled workers in the 2026-2027 financial year. Tatkon Township Depart­ment of Rural Develop­ment Head Daw Zin Lin Htet delivered the opening address, explaining that vocational training cours­es are conducted after assessing local products, market demand, labour requirements and liveli­hood opportunities suited to local conditions. Nay Pyi Taw Department of Small Industries Assistant Engi­neer Daw May Hnin Thaw explained the subjects to be learned in detail, after which departmental offi­cials provided the trainees with training materials. A total of 20 trainees from Sinthay and Chongyi villag­es in Tatkon Township are attending the free five-day vocational training course, where skilled instructors are providing practical instructions in consumer goods production technol­ogy to help participants establish their own busi­nesses. Outstanding train­ees who genuinely intend to start businesses will be eligible to receive loans un­der the department’s Mya Sein Yaung Village Project. — Poe Thakhin (Rural)