ATDC and SECL Sign MoU to Train 400 Unemployed Youth in Chhattisgarh and MP

A significant step towards skill development and employment generation was taken as the Apparel Training & Design Centre (ATDC), Gurugram, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL). The initiative, under the Ministry of Coal’s jurisdiction, aims to empower underprivileged youth from Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh through vocational training.

MoU Signing and Key Attendees

The MoU was formalised in a ceremony held at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi, in the presence of key dignitaries, including Ms. Rupinder Brar, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal, and Ms. Santosh, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Coal. The Additional Secretary commended the SECL CSR team for their proactive efforts in implementing this skill development initiative in collaboration with ATDC.

The event also witnessed the presence of:

• Shri Biranchi Das, Director (P), SECL
• Shri Rakesh Vaid, Senior Vice Chairman, ATDC
• Dr. Vijay Mathur, Director General and CEO, ATDC
• Shri Alok Kumar, General Manager (Civil/CSR), SECL
• Officials from both SECL and ATDC

Objective and Financial Allocation

The training programme is a part of SECL’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, aimed at equipping 400 candidates with vocational skills to enhance their self-employment prospects. A total of ₹3.12 crore has been allocated to support this initiative.

Training Centres and Programme Details

Under the agreement:

• 300 candidates will receive training in a non-residential self-employed tailor programme at centres set up across SECL Bishrampur, Sohagpur, and Korba areas.
• 100 candidates will undergo a fully residential training programme at the ATDC centre in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, with free boarding and lodging facilities.
• The selection of candidates will be limited to individuals residing within a 25-kilometre radius of SECL’s operational areas.

Impact and Vision

This initiative aligns with the Ministry of Coal’s vision of empowering communities residing in coalfield regions. By providing vocational training, the programme aims to bridge the skill gap, enhance employment prospects, and contribute to the broader goal of Viksit Bharat (Developed India).

The collaboration between SECL and ATDC is expected to create sustainable livelihood opportunities for economically weaker sections, fostering self-reliance and economic growth in the region.

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