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NMDC Offering Free Livelihood Skill Development Courses for Youth of Dantewadaand Bastar at CIPET, Hyderabad


Students from 8th Pass to Graduates Can Enroll from March 10

Hyderabad, (thestates.news) | NMDC, under its CSR program, has partnered with the Central
Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET) to provide free skill
development training courses for 500 youth from Dantewada and Bastar districts. The program
is designed to generate employment opportunities in the region by equipping young individuals
with industry-relevant skills. NMDC will be fully funding the course fees of all 500 students to
ensure that students can participate in these skill development course.

The courses offered under this initiative cover multiple levels of qualification. For 8th pass
students, courses include Machine Operator – Plastics Processing, Injection Molding, Blow
Molding, Plastic Extrusion, Plastic Recycling, FRP Operator, and more, with a total of 400
seats available. Similarly, 10th pass students can enroll in Diploma in Plastic Technology
(DPT) and Diploma in Plastic Mold Technology (DPMT), with 80 seats in total. For graduates
in science, a PG Diploma in Plastics Processing & Testing (PGD-PPT) is available, offering
20 seats.

After completing these courses, students will have the opportunity to earn between ₹15,000 –
₹25,000 per month, as CIPET guarantees 70% placement for successful candidates. This
ensures financial stability and career growth for youth in the region.Enrollment for these free courses will begin from March 10 onwards for students from Dantewada and Bastar districts. Candidates from Dantewada can enroll on March 10 and 11 at Mangal Bhawan, Kirandul, while students from Bastar can enroll on March 12 at Gram Panchayat, Nagarnar and March 13 at Gram Panchayat office, Chokawada.

By providing free skill-based education, NMDC is not only ensuring employment for local youth
but also strengthening the region’s economy. As more skilled workers enter the job market, it
will lead to increased industrial growth, higher income levels, and economic self-sufficiency
for families. The program has the potential to encourage local entrepreneurship, reducing
migration in search of jobs and creating a sustainable workforce within Dantewada and Bastar.
NMDC has been a key player in fostering employment opportunities in Dantewada through
various skill development and education programs such as Chhoo Lo Aasman, NMDC ITI
Bhansi, Shiksha Sahyog Scholarship Yojana and Balika Shiksha Yojana. Through this latest
initiative with CIPET, NMDC continues to uplift local youth by providing them with careeroriented education that leads to guaranteed employment and economic stability.
This is a golden opportunity for the youth of Dantewada and Bastar to gain valuable skills and
secure a stable future. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the designated
enrollment centers and register for their preferred course within the given timeframe. The
students can contact the following officers for more information:
Contact Person District Contact Number
Mr. Sukhram Gawde Dantewada 8305547737
Mr. Vinod Pandey Bastar 8718888144
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