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RCF-Kapurthala to train over 1,000 youths

Ashwani Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways. File photo

Tribune News Service

Kapurthala, September 18

Ashwani Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, virtually inaugurated the Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana for youth in 75 Railway Training Institutes of Railways from New Delhi. The yojana was launched at Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala, in the presence of Ravinder Gupta, General Manager, RCF.

Under the programme, technical training will be imparted in fitter, welder, machinist and electrician trade. It should be noted that in RCF, training is given to youth under act apprenticeship too. The first batch of 120 youth (girls and boys) started on September 13 for three weeks in four trades. There are 30 candidates each in electrician, welder, machinist and fitter trade. RCF will train more than 1,000 youth within the next three years to enhance their skills in various technical areas. RCF has enrolled maximum youth in 75 Railway Training Institutes spread over various Zonal Railways and Production Units imparting training under Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana.

On the occasion, General Manager Ravinder Gupta said through this programme, industry-based skill training would be provided to the youth of the country so that they could be able to get employment besides setting up their own business. “This will prove to be effective in increasing the skills of the youth and making them self-reliant. Through this scheme, youth will be able to get free skill training after completing their education and will be able to get better employment opportunities in new industries. Apart from this, youth will also become a participant in the process of nation building.” Gupta said that RCF will ensure that all facilities are provided to the youth under this programme.”

About the scheme

Rail Vikas Yojana is being organised by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) to realise the dream of self-reliant India. Through this scheme, technical training of about 100 hours will be provided in 18 working days. After imparting the training, certificates will also be given to the youth.