Encouraging skill-based education, Inaugural function for candidates pursuing a two-year full time ITI course was organized on 18.04.2024 at CIPET, Bhubaneswar. The selected beneficiaries from project affected villages are sponsored by NTPC Darlipali, who shall pursue the course of electrician and fitter trade, with complete residential facilities.

Shri H.N Chakrabarty, Head of Project, NTPC Darlipali, Smt. Pratibha Singh, AGM (HR), NTPC Darlipali, Shri Bhanja Prasad Patro, Director-CIPET, Mancheswar Unit and other senior officials from NTPC & CIPET, Bhubaneswar were present for the inaugural function at CIPET.

On this auspicious occasion, Shri H.N Chakrabarty motivated the new batch of candidates with his encouraging words - “NTPC is not only producing power but is also empowering the youth of villages near project areas. Skill development of the youth will make them self-reliant and shall enhance the opportunities for their future”.

Shri Bhanja Prasad Patro, Director-CIPET, Mancheswar Unit thanked NTPC for their contribution towards the future of the students from the underprivileged sections of the society and aligning them with the technical field.

The ITI Course program will strengthen the capacity of youths from nearby villages of NTPC Darlipali and will equip the young minds with the skill sets which would make them the major driving force for technology, innovation and economic development. The program will also instil self-belief among the youth through sustainable employment opportunities.

This is the fourth batch of students (20 candidates) being sponsored by NTPC Darlipali. A total of 69 candidates have been sponsored by NTPC Darlipali for pursuing ITI Course at CIPET, Bhubaneswar. Most of the candidates from previous batches are suitably placed in reputed companies.