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Tata Metaliks to set up a Skill Development Centre in Bengal

Updated: Sep 16, 2016 10:59:31am
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Tata Metaliks to set up a Skill Development Centre in Bengal

Kolkata, Sep 16 (KNN) Tata Metaliks Ltd, a subsidiary of Tata Steel and Paschim Banga Society for Skill Development (PBSSD) will together set up a Skill Development Centre (SDC) in Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal.

The two sides today signed a memorandum of understanding in this regard.

Tata Metaliks Ltd (TML) has signed the MoU with PBSSD as part of corporate social responsibility and affirmative action initiative.

The MoU was signed by Sanjiv Paul, Managing Director, TML and PBSSD in the presence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at Nabanna, the State’s administrative headquarters.

According to the statement, the Chief Minister expressed her happiness on the occasion and assured full support for the success of the skill development centre.

The statement further said that this initiative will equip the underprivileged youths of the local community in and around TML’s plant in Kharagpur with skills that will enable them to earn a sustainable livelihood either through employment or as entrepreneurs.

The centre will operate from a building belonging to PBSSD located within the campus of an ITI in the district. TML will train 1,000-1,200 youths annually through a reputed National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)-approved training partner in short-term vocational courses.

The initial focus will be on plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, beauty and wellness, hospitality and security courses. The trainees will also be provided soft skills and basic computer training.

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