Tata Power has undertaken various activities with an aim to improve the quality of life and uplift the economic conditions of communities living in its area of operations. In its endeavour towards building skill development, the company has partnered with Navbharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK), along with the social initiative wing of USHA international to develop a Sewing Training Centre (STC) for the local community of Tilruldih.
The centre was inaugurated by D Santra, Head, Tata Power Tiruldih Project in presence of eminent dignitaries from USHA International and Jharkhand Gramin Vikas Trust — NGO, member from Panchayati Raj Institution and the 50 women candidates enrolled for the training programme. The objective of the training centre is to support the local women by imparting them with the required skills, training and further develop their tailoring skills. It will aid in creating employment opportunities and supplementing their family’s income.
While inaugurating the training centre, Santra said: “We are glad to dedicate the sewing training centre to the women population of the local community. This project is aimed to impart the right skill set to the women and make them independent and self-reliant. We are thankful to USHA International, Navbharat Jagriti Kendra along with Jharkhand Gramin Vikas Trust for lending their support for this noble project which will further reinforce our commitment to bring sustainable livelihood for our communities.”
The sewing training centre will further provide skill enhancement opportunities for the trained participants in embroidery and other fields. Tata Power will also work closely with the participants to form a self-help group to encourage the spirit of entrepreneurship among themselves.