Following 'Vocal for Local' mantra, youth earns Rs 50,000 monthly in Nagaland

KOHIMA: When almost any teenager begins planning for their further studies, future, and choose a career path to pursue their dream and ambitions, Ruovilhoukho Chuzho — a youth from Nagaland — had made a tough choice.

He hails from Medziphema. Chuzho had to quit his studies in 2005 and took up the daily wage job to support his family. Cutting wood, clearing the forest were among the many odd jobs he did to serve the food on the plate.

He hardly earned Rs 150 or Rs 200 as daily earnings from his work as a labourer. His situation continued till 2012.

However, a ray of hope came in the form of an advertisement for a one-year free vocational training programme in carpentry at the Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in Kohima. Wanting to try his hands at something better, Chuzho applied for the course.

After learning carpentry, he returned back to Medziphema with the hope to start his business at his place. But, he failed to improve his family's financial condition. This was the story 10 years ago. However now, the story is hugely different and inspiring what with Chuzho earning not less than Rs 50,000 per month. "It all feels like a dream fulfilled", he said.

Today he is 29 years old and now he owns three enterprises — The Naga's Feather, Chop Sticks and Collection Store. Recognizing his efforts, NBDA named him as 'Promising artisan of the year' in 2017.

Union Minister of State (Ind Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Dr Jitendra Singh took to the Twitter and wrote, " New North East: Young Entrepreneur Ruovilhoukho Chuzho from Medziphema in Nagaland, learned carpentry & bamboo crafts to establish three enterprises of his own, earns around Rs 50,000/month. He was named the 'Promising Artisan of The Year 2017' by the NBDA. Vocal for Local." (Agencies)

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