Graduating batches of ASTC Delhi Cantt were honoured at a skill certification ceremony at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt on August 9. Madhulika Rawat, president, AWWA (Army Wives’ Welfare Association) was the chief guest and presented the certificates to successful candidates in four job roles — self employed tailor, data entry operator, assistant beauty therapist and block printing. Candidates securing first and second positions in each batch were also awarded cash prizes.
Skill courses at ASTC are conducted under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna (PMKVY), the flagship scheme driving Skill India Mission. This is an outcome of close coordination and cooperation between MoD and IHQ of MoD (Army) with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and NSDC. This initiative aims at enabling and empowering Army spouses, wards and widows with care, compassion and empathy to enhance their true self-worth and to become an integral part of the nation’s skilled human resource. Around 180 candidates were awarded certificates.