HZL to spend Rs 30 cr in next 5 yrs to train youth

Vedanta group company Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) today said it likely to spend Rs 30 crore in the next five years to train people in mining operations.
The company is expected to spend Rs 30 crore in the next five years to train about 500 ITI pass-outs in Jumbo Drill Operations and Winding Engine operations," Hindustan Zinc said in a statement.
Hindustan Zinc Chief Executive Officer Sunil Duggal, who is also the chairman of governing board of 'Skill Council for Mining Sector' said, "Hindustan Zinc completely endorses Prime Minister Narendra Modi's thoughts on the scope of creating millions of employment opportunities through natural resource sector."

The prime objective of setting up Hindustan Zinc Mining Academy in Rajasthan is to enhance employability of eligible youths.
"This Academy will provide trained Jumbo Drill Operators and Winding Engine Operators to the Indian mining industry, who would also have training in Banks-men and Bellman Operations. The company is set to invest Rs 30 crore in next five years on the training," he said.