Chief Minister Raman Singh inaugurated the newly-built Institute of Technology (ITI) at Korba on Wednesday, which has been constructed under Stage-III Community Development initiatives of NTPC Korba station.
Built over an area of 10 acres at Chorbhati village in the vicinity of the power station, the ITI is all set to start the sessions from this academic calendar, a NTPC Press release issued here on Wednesday stated. An estimated Rs10 crore has been invested in the project for skill development. Courses in five trades, such as Wielder, Fitter, Instrumentation & Mechanics, Electrician, COPA, are being launched initially.
The Chief Minister was on a day-long visit to Korba as part of lok Suraaj Abhiyan . The Chief Minister also visited the campus and interacted with the stake-holders of the new ITI on the occasion.
Among others, Jaisingh Agrawal, MlA, Korba, lakhanlal Dewangan, MlA, Katghora, Renu Agarwal, Mayor, Korba Municipal Corporation, Reena Babasaheb Kangle, Collector, Korba, Prakash Tiwari, Group General Manager, NTPC Korba, officials of the State Government and district administration and NTPC were present