15/07/2026
World Youth Skills Day Celebration
Date: 15 July 2026
The Composite Regional Centre (CRC), Rajnandgaon, under the administrative control of NIEPID, Secunderabad, celebrated World Youth Skills Day on 15 July 2026 with great enthusiasm under the guidance of Smt. Smita Mahobia, Director. The celebration was conducted in two sessions to promote skill development, rehabilitation, inclusion, and youth empowerment.
In the first half of the programme, CRC Rajnandgaon, in collaboration with CIIMHANS, conducted an awareness programme at the CIIMHANS premises. During the programme, Smt. Smita Mahobia, Director, sensitized the CIIMHANS staff and beneficiaries about the various rehabilitation services, assistive technology, and skill development initiatives being implemented by CRC Rajnandgaon for persons with disabilities. M.Phil. students of CIIMHANS presented a short act on the occasion of World Youth Skills Day, highlighting the importance of youth empowerment, inclusion, and social participation. Following the programme, the CIIMHANS team provided Smt. Smita Mahobia and Mrs. Chunmun Mohanty with a guided tour of the CIIMHANS OPD and other facilities, showcasing the rehabilitation and mental health services available at the institute.
In the second half of the programme, the celebrations continued at CRC Rajnandgaon, where the Vocational Department organized an exhibition stall showcasing the creative skills and vocational achievements of trainees with disabilities. The exhibition displayed a variety of handmade products, including food items, bamboo art, canvas paintings, quilling paper art, painted pots, and other craft items, reflecting the creativity, talent, and entrepreneurial potential of the trainees. The programme was graced by Shri Madhusudan Yadav, Mayor of Rajnandgaon, the President of Lions Club, and other distinguished guests, who visited the exhibition stalls, appreciated the trainees' work, and encouraged them to continue developing their skills. A Plantation Drive was also organized to promote environmental sustainability and awareness about nature conservation. On the occasion, the PMDK Department distributed assistive aids and appliances to 30 beneficiaries, enhancing their mobility, independence, and quality of life.
The celebration concluded successfully under the visionary leadership of Smt. Smita Mahobia, Director, CRC Rajnandgaon. The programmes effectively highlighted the importance of vocational skills, rehabilitation services, inclusion, youth empowerment, environmental responsibility, and collaborative efforts towards building an inclusive society for persons with disabilities.