Completion Ceremony : Vocational training project for former drug users

Union Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Dr. Ko Ko Lwin attended a completion ceremony of the “Operating Vocational Training and Teaching Aids for Rehabilitation of Ex-Drug Addicts” project, held at the Rehabilitation Department on Friday.

The project was implemented with support from India's Small Development Projects (SDP) programme. In his address, the Union Minister expressed his appreciation to the Government of India and the Indian Embassy for their support.

He said the project could help former drug users develop vocational skills, improve their employment opportunities and successfully reintegrate into society. He also highlighted the importance of continued cooperation between Myanmar and India in social development.

Indian Ambassador to Myanmar Mr. Abhay Thakur said that rehabilitation of former drug users is a long-term process that requires support for their successful reintegration into communities. He welcomed the successful and timely completion of the project and reaffirmed India's commitment to strengthening cooperation with Myanmar.

The ceremony concluded with a video presentation on the implementation and achievements of the project.