Guwahati, May 31: North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) successfully launched the Centre of Excellence (CoE) the Apparel Made-Ups and Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council (AMHSSC) today in Guwahati. This initiative is a significant step towards addressing the challenges faced by the apparel industry, enhancing efficiency in product development, research, and manpower skilling, and contributing to the rapid economic development of the country. The inauguration of the AMHSSC Centre of Excellence in Guwahati was graced by Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, who highlighted the government's commitment to skill development and entrepreneurship.
Esteemed dignitaries present at the event included Dr. Kalyan Chakravarty, Principal Secretary to the State of Assam, Brig. R K Singh and Shri Devendra Jalihal, Director, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati.
Dr. A Sakthivel, Chairman of AMHSSC, expressed his heartfelt gratitude and reaffirmed the Council's dedication to aligning with the government's mission to promote the growth and competitiveness of Assam's apparel industry. He emphasized the Centre's critical role in contributing to the region's socio-economic development.
Dr. Sakthivel also congratulated and appreciated Team NEHHDC for their successful efforts in setting up the Centre of Excellence, extending his best wishes for its future endeavors. Brig.
R. K Singh (Retd.), Managing Director.
