SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant under its Corporate Social Responsibility’s Employability Enhancement Skill programme has sponsored 30 peripheral youths to undergo a six-month Skill Development Residential Course at Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (CIPET), Bhubaneswar. In a send-off ceremony held at Institute of peripheral Department, Mr. Etwa Oraon, CGM (Plate Mill), flagged off the bus carrying the students to Bhubaneswar, marking the beginning of an exciting new phase in their career development. Present on the occasion were Ms. Munmun Mittra, GM In-charge (CSR), Mr. B Mallick, GM (CSR), Mr. T B Toppo, AGM (CSR), Mr. Biswajit Beuria, CIPET Representative, and other members of the Department.
Earlier, speaking at the briefing session, Mr. Oraon encouraged the students to make the best use of this opportunityand develop their skills for a successful career.
During the briefing cum counselling session, Mr. Beuria made a detailed presentation on thescope, future prospects and facilitiesavailable at CIPET.
The function began with awelcome address by Ms. Munmun Mittraand concluded with aformal vote of thanks proposed by Mr. T B Toppo. It wascoordinated by Ms. Richa Sudhiram, Manager (CSR).
The initiative, launched by RSP’s CSR Department in the year 2021-22, focuses on enhancing the employability skills of young individuals from peripheral areas. The training program on Machine Operator – Plastic Processing is designed for covering key industries such as domestic, industrial and automobile sectors. It includes training in designing, moulding and final product manufacturing using state-of-the-art laboratory facilities available in the centre. Any candidate with minimum qualification of class X pass is eligible for the training. The initiative guarantees 100% placement, providing a secure career path for the trainees upon successful completion of the course. RSP will be bearing the total cost of the programme covering boarding, lodging, uniforms, and tuition fees. Since its inception, 160 peripheral youths have benefitted from this project, including the current batch.