Bhubaneswar: On World Youth Skills Day, Dalmia Bharat Foundation (DBF), the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of Dalmia Bharat Ltd (DBL), India’s leading cement manufacturing company,distributedelectrical tool kits to its trainees at its DIKSHa –Dalmia Institute of Knowledge and Skill Harnessing) centerin Rajgangpurtoday. With the generous support of Schneider Electric India Foundation, DBF provided 25 electrical tool kits to its self-employed trainees from the Electrical Assistant course, to enable them to advance their careers in the electrical trade.With India’s rapid urbanization and technological advancements like smart homes, the growing demand for trained electricians presents a significant opportunity for employment and entrepreneurship in the sector.The tool kits were presented byunit officials in the presence of other dignitaries and guests.
Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Ashok Kumar Gupta, CEO, Dalmia Bharat Foundation said,“At Dalmia Bharat, we are committed to nurturing our youth through skill development, enablingtheir journey towards self-reliance.These kits are more than just tools; they represent hope that these toolkits motivate the trainees for self-employment and a brighter future.This initiative marks a significant step in our ongoing efforts to build resilient communities and driving sustainable growth across India.We extend our heartfelt gratitudeto the Schneider Electric India Foundation for their generous contribution.”
DIKSHa is committed to enabling skill development and sustainable livelihoods for disadvantaged youth in rural communities in India. It currently operates 20 centres across Indiaoffering training in healthcare, industrial sewing machine operator, assistant electrician, customer relationship management, data entry operator, solar PV installer,beauty and wellness etc. More than 16,000 trainees have graduated from DIKSHacentres, with 75% of them engaged in either wage employment or self-employment. Additionally, over 50% of the trainees are female, highlighting a strong focus on women-centric initiatives and empowerment.The DIKSHacentre inRajgangpur has successfully trained over 1145 students to date, with a monthly earning capacity ranging between ₹10,000 to ₹25,000.
