Udaipur : Hindustan Zinc, India’s only and among world’s largest integrated zinc-lead-silver producerhasintroduced 2 new courses under Skill Development initiatives, with this program Hindustan Zinc has mobilized 120students of nearby panchayats with their implementation partner Birla Open Minds, by providing them free training in discipline likes Electrical Maintenance and food & Beverages, as a responsible corporate Hindustan Zinc contributes towards the development of the country by skilling their local community youth in various functions.
“With free skill development training we can help youth to get ready for job interviews and make them self-sufficient to reduce their expenses and increase their income” said Lalu Ram – Mahamantri, Zawar Mazdoor Sang.
Further Kishor Kumar – SBU Director, Zawar Minesadded “By providing free training in Electrical Maintenance and food & Beverages, as well as providing the training ofComputer basics and English this initiative will bridge the gap between tribal & youth of cities, which helps them to become self-sufficient”
Zinc Kaushal Kendraan initiative started by Hindustan Zincwith an aim to offer short-duration intensive courses in different trades like Assistant Electrician, Microfinance Executive, Unarmed Security Guard, General Duty Assistant, Retail Sales Executive, etc. The centre helps and prepares the youth for entering into the job market and self-employment opportunities which willhelp them to earn their livelihood and later make concrete and positive difference in their lives.
This program is inaugurated in the gracious presence of Mr. Kishor Kumar – SBU Director, Zawar Mines; Mr. Lalu Ram – Mahamantri, Zawar Mazdoor Sang; Mr. Naga Ram – Union padadhikari, Nevatalai Sarpanch; Mr. Kishan Lal Meena – Bhaladiya sarpanch pratinidhi; Mr. Dhul Chand Meena & Mr. Kesu Lal Meena – panchayat samiti sadasya.
As a socially responsible corporate, Hindustan Zinc has been relentlessly working to improve the lives of rural and tribal people residing near its business locations. The company is amongst the top 15 CSR spenders in India and is currently reaching out to 700,000 people in 184 villages in Rajasthan, 5 in Uttarakhand and 16 villages in Gujarat.
