TRLM conducts placement drive, CEO encourages participants

 In a continuing effort to uplift rural communities through employment-oriented skill development, the Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission (TRLM), under the Rural Development department, has successfully conducted a placement drive in Agartala.

The drive was held at Ashray Aawas, Kunjaban three days ago.

The initiative is part of the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY), a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at equipping rural youth—particularly those from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families and other vulnerable groups—with industry-relevant skills and placement opportunities.

The programme targets youth aged between 18 to 35 years and is implemented in the state through Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) empanelled by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD).

The placement drive was inaugurated by Tarit Kanti Chakma, Chief Executive Officer, TRLM, along with the Chief Operating Officer (Skills), TRLM.

Speaking at the event, Chakma encouraged the participating youth to make the most of the opportunity. “This is a starting platform. With dedication and experience, you can climb up to supervisory and managerial roles,” he said.

A total of 68 candidates from across Tripura attended the drive, out of which 45 were selected and offered jobs in reputed private sector companies such as V Mart Retail Ltd, Amazon, Flipkart, Wistron, Creamstone, Tata Zudio, and Tata Westside. The roles offered include warehouse supervision, retail associate, food and beverage services.

Under the DDU-GKY scheme, candidates undergo residential training for durations of three, six, or nine months in NSQF-aligned courses such as Sewing Machine Operator, IT & ITeS, General Duty Assistant (GDA), Logistics & Warehouse, and Food & Beverage Services, etc. So far, 14,300 rural youths in Tripura have been trained, and 9,311 have secured employment in leading companies across India and Tripura.

TRLM has been conducting such placement drives regularly, ensuring that skill training is meaningfully connected to job opportunities.

According to a press release, the initiative is a testament to the Mission's commitment to creating sustainable livelihoods for rural youth in Tripura. By bridging the gap between training and employment, TRLM continues to play a pivotal role in transforming rural lives and strengthening the community development.