CM to open world skill campus of excellence, renovated ITI
The world skill campus of excellence spread across 20 acres in Ludhiana and the newly renovated Industrial Training Institute (ITI) will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in the presence of Technical Education Minister Harjot Bains here on Thursday.
RS MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney had adopted and was actively mentoring the ITI in Ludhiana, run by the Department of Technical Education.
He has contributed Rs 2 crore from his MPLAD funds and an additional fund of Rs 70 lakh from his own pocket to upgrade the ITI in Ludhiana. The upgrade includes the provision of modern, cutting-edge technology such as robotic welders, 3D printing machines, CNC machines, digital classrooms with audio-video set-ups, and advanced training labs to enhance skill-based learning. A total of 37 different courses were offered to students in the institute .
Besides, the multi-skill development centre (MSDC), an institute of the Punjab Skill Development Mission, had remained vacant and underutilised for years. Recognising its potential, Sahney has spent Rs 2.5 crore on capital expenditure for its transformation into a modern skill centre of excellence.
The facility now houses state-of-the-art training labs for artificial intelligence, aviation, hospitality and tourism, agriculture skill development, fashion designing, beautician courses, nursing, CNC programming, electrician, welding and other courses accredited by the NSDC. These courses will be provided free of cost, ensuring skill development and employability for aspiring youth of Ludhiana and nearby districts.
Additionally, all operational expenses for running the centre, including trainers’ salary and other monthly expenses, will be borne by Sahney.
