The Chhattisgarh Government’s livelihood College here changed the life of a youth having a degree but was forced to work as a labourer. Ranjit Kanwar was a graduate but still worked as a labourer. He was clear in his mind that just having a graduation degree will not land him a job.
He knew he did not have technical knowledge. The people around him used to query him about his working as a labourer despite him having a degree. The youth of Korba were not only getting jobs in the region but also outside Chhattisgarh. The youth was working as a construction worker and making a livelihood out of it.
Ranjit contacted Korba and Raigarh industrial units and worked as a labourer. He was not keen on the job. He wanted something else out of life. He took the advice of his Company Supervisor.
He came to know about the State Government’s initiative of livelihood Colleges. He immediately joined a course in welding work. He got a job in Auto Component Company in Bangalore in Karnataka. He gained an experience of 4-5 months and got a job in another company. His monthly salary is Rs13,000. He works on over time and earns extra money. The money earned takes care of the entire family. He sends Rs8,000 per month to his family.