Aizawl: Mizoram Governor VK Singh on Tuesday inaugurated ‘LESDE Kut’, a five-day festival aimed at promoting entrepreneurship, fostering innovation, and creating employment opportunities across the state, officials said.
Organised by the Labour, Employment, Skill Development, and Entrepreneurship (LESDE) Department, the event serves as a comprehensive platform to showcase Mizoram’s economic initiatives and will continue until February 14.
Addressing the gathering, Singh said Mizoram’s economic progress hinges on empowering youth, women, and rural communities.
He described the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector as the country’s “national growth engine” and emphasised the need to decentralise economic activities to ensure inclusive development.
Highlighting the state’s potential, Singh said Mizoram is endowed with rich cultural heritage and significant untapped agro-based resources.
He urged government officials to adopt a proactive approach in supporting local entrepreneurs, while maintaining a strong focus on quality and sustainability.
Singh also said the parallel job fair being held at the event acts as a “vital bridge” between Mizoram’s talent pool and prospective employers in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven economy.
LESDE Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar said innovation is not limited to advanced technology, but also arises from addressing local needs through new businesses, services, and ideas. He expressed confidence that the effective implementation of ‘Eizawnna Kailawn’ and ‘Rahbi Chhertu’ would create new avenues and significantly improve livelihoods for the people of Mizoram.
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He stressed the department’s role in providing “hand-holding” support to Mizo youth, ensuring that skill development is closely aligned with market requirements.
The festival aims to showcase the services, programmes and achievements of the LESDE department and its associated boards and institutions. It aims to bring together youth, MSMEs, entrepreneurs, job seekers, workers, and their leaders for greater awareness, networking, and opportunities in employment, skills, and entrepreneurship.
