NTPC which has resolved to establish an ITI at Korba to create skilled workforce and has offered a total of Rs5 crore so far under CSR.
Recently Prakash Tiwari, GGM handed over a cheque of Rs2 crore to Reena Baba Saheb Kangle, Collector, at the latter’s office. Among others, N Bhaduri, AGM (Technical Services), John Phillip M, Sr Manager (HR) and E Ali, Sr Manager (HR) were present on the occasion.
Out of an estimated Rs10 crore projected for the ITI, Rs6.40 crore is likely to be spent towards creating basic infrastructure facilities including buildings for both the institute as well as the hostel.Around 10 acres has already been identified near Chorvati vilage for setting up the institute.
Once the construction work is completed by PWD, the institute will be handed over to the State Government. Courses in five trades, such as Wielder, Fitter, Instrumentation & Mechanics, Electrician, COPA, are to be launched initially.