With the opening of its Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Guwahati, Assam, the Apparel, Made-ups & Home Furnishings Sector Skill Council (AMHSSC) has achieved a noteworthy milestone in the Northeast.
The fifth in the series, the CoE was formally opened by Atul Kumar Tiwari, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, demonstrating the government’s dedication to promoting entrepreneurship and skill development. Prominent dignitaries such as Brig R. K. Singh (Retd), Managing Director, North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation, and Dr. Kalyan Chakravarthy, IAS, Principal Secretary, Government of Assam, graced the inaugural ceremony.
The chairman of the AMHSSC, Dr. A Sakthivel, conveyed his sincere appreciation and reaffirmed the Council’s commitment to supporting the government’s goal of fostering the expansion and competitiveness of Assam’s garment sector.
“The Centre of Excellence in Guwahati stands out with its cutting-edge apparel manufacturing technology, offering a truly immersive industry experience,” he emphasised.
Dr. Vijay Kumar Yadav, CEO, AMHSSC, offered a more expansive view of the Centre’s impact, stating, “CoE is designed to serve as a hub for project work, internships, seminars, workshops, and upskilling programs, ensuring that students and professionals remain at the forefront of the latest industry trends.”
