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Technical College opened in Mullaitivu and classes were started

Technical college in Mullaitivu with courses designed to prepare skilled workforce for the immediate and future needs for large-scale needs for Northeast development was opened on 21.05.2005 at 10.30 am. Presided by special commissioner Mr. Krishnapillai.

(SIHRN) Selvin Iraniuess lit the flame of sacrifice. Acton group members Mr. Sriranjan did hoisting of the national flag of Tamil Elam. Mr Suhunan, Director of TECH, lit the ceremonial lamp, Director of World University Services of Canada (WUSC), Mr Doug Graham, President of Mullai Technical College, Dr Dharmendra, President of NGOs Mr Sivanadiyar; Representative from Australia TECH Mr Paranchothi and Mr Jeyaseelan on behalf of parents lit the ceremonial lamp before the opening ceremony.

The shortage of skills in terms of both quantity as well as quality is a serious implication. There is an acute shortage of professionals, technicians, supervisors, electricians, Carpenters, Masons, plumbers, etc.

This is the time to begin the greatest reconstruction effort the region has ever seen. There is a great demand for skilled professionals in the region. Training facilities to uplift these skills are basically unavailable in Mullaitivu district.

Presently there are hardly any skilled persons available for the re-development work in this district. Most of the skilled persons have migrated due to the civil conflict. Therefore there is a necessity for large number of rehabilitation workers and efficient skilful persons. The youths in the Mullaitivu district are without any of the skills and therefore they are unemployed. This skill-developing programme will give more benefits to the youths in the district.

Following the opening ceremony, the various new buildings that housed the different classes at the Institute were ceremonially started by

Mr. Duck of World Canadian University opened the Machine Sewing Block,
Mr. Mariyadas the president fisherman cooperative society opened Repairing Out Motor Machines of boats Block,
Mr. Sivakumar, Mullai District Engineer opened the Block where Aluminium fittings are prepared,
Mr. Duck of WUSC opened the section where teachings of house electrical fitting or wiring courses are conducted.

After the initial address by the Mullai Institute President Dr Dharmendra, Selvin Iranuess, Director at TECH Mr Sunderamoorthy, Mr Doug Williams, Mr Sivanadiyar, Rev James Pathinather spoke on the importance of the institute in training and providing the necessary skills to uplift the people who have been affected by war and tsunami. The speakers also thanked all the organizations, including the expatriate organizations that were responsible for infusing the funds to make such projects viable

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