₹71.21 lakh CSR investment to upgrade infrastructure, introduce robotic welding technology and promote industry-oriented skill development
JAMSHEDPUR: In a significant step towards strengthening technical education and skill development in Jharkhand, Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (CMPDIL) and Tata Steel Foundation have joined hands to upgrade educational infrastructure and modernise learning facilities at Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Tamar in Ranchi district.
Under the partnership, CMPDIL, a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Coal, will provide CSR support of ₹71.21 lakh for the project titled ‘Strengthening Technical Education through Infrastructure Enhancement for ITI Tamar, Ranchi’. Tata Steel Foundation will implement the project, which is scheduled to continue until March 2028.
The Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed by Sourav Roy, CEO, Tata Steel Foundation, and Sanjay Kadambar, General Manager, HR/CSR, CMPDIL Headquarters, Ranchi. The signed agreement was exchanged by Captain Amitabh, Skill Development, Disability & Sports, and Sanjay Kadambar in the presence of senior officials from both organisations.
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Modern technology and upgraded learning facilities
ITI Tamar currently has 235 students, including 140 first-year and 95 second-year students. Approximately 90 per cent of the student population belongs to tribal communities.
As part of the initiative, a modern robotic welding machine will be installed in the institute’s Welding Laboratory, providing students with practical exposure to advanced welding and automation technologies.
The training will cover robotic welding, programming fundamentals, welding parameters and safe operating practices, helping students develop technical competencies relevant to evolving industrial requirements.
The project will also focus on improving classroom infrastructure through the installation of new benches, better seating arrangements and digital interactive learning panels. Additionally, the computer laboratory will be upgraded with more computer systems, workstations and supporting infrastructure to strengthen access to digital education.
Focus on opportunities for tribal youth
Speaking on the partnership, Sourav Roy, CEO, Tata Steel Foundation, said that technical education plays a vital role in equipping young people with skills and preparing them for sustainable livelihoods.
He said the collaboration with CMPDIL aims to strengthen the learning environment at ITI Tamar and provide students, particularly those from tribal communities, with better access to technology and practical learning opportunities.
Roy added that the partnership would help create an enabling environment where young people can learn, develop their capabilities and progress with confidence.
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Project monitoring to ensure effective implementation
The project will include regular monitoring and reporting mechanisms to assess progress and ensure effective utilisation of the CSR support in achieving the intended objectives. Appropriate co-branding and visibility for CMPDIL will also be provided at the facilities supported under the initiative.
The collaboration reflects the shared commitment of CMPDIL and Tata Steel Foundation to improving access to quality technical education, strengthening industry-relevant skills and expanding opportunities for young people in Jharkhand.
With modern training equipment, upgraded classrooms and improved digital infrastructure, the initiative is expected to make ITI Tamar better equipped to prepare students for emerging employment opportunities and sustainable livelihoods.
