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Key Points

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Skill development was brought directly to Bru resettlement colonies to remove travel barriers.

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The Directorate of Skill Development collaborated with the Ramakrishna Mission to offer foreign‑language training for tourism and overseas employment.

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Phase II toolkits included equipment for solar LED and photovoltaic systems, masonry, carpentry, and two‑wheeler servicing.

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The initiative marks a shift from basic relief to long‑term economic independence for the Bru community.

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Summary

Stipends of 2,000 Indian rupees each were released for 4,554 beneficiaries, totaling about 91 lakh rupees.

Training covers trades such as tailoring, mushroom cultivation, beekeeping, construction, carpentry, electrical work, solar panel installation, bike repair, barbering, handloom weaving, bamboo product making, and street‑food vending.

Women also participated in trades like tailoring, mushroom growing, beekeeping, and pickle making.

The program aims for every rehabilitated Bru family to become economically independent by earning an income through these skills.

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New Words to Learn

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Chief Minister
the chief executive of a state in India
toolkits
sets of tools and materials provided to help perform a specific trade
stipends
regular small payments given to support someone’s work or training
rehabilitated
people who have been moved to a new place and are being helped to settle
entrepreneurship
the act of starting and running one's own business
renewable energy
energy sources such as sunlight or wind that are naturally replenished
photovoltaic
technology that converts sunlight directly into electricity
Ramakrishna Mission
a charitable organization that provides educational and skill‑development programs
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