Rudy unveils classrooms made of recycled containers

Union Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy today unveiled classrooms made out of recycled containers to be used as skill development centres.
"The main idea behind this exhibition is to popularise the concept of using container class rooms in order to save time and money and focus more on skill training, so that the mission of Skill India becomes a success," Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Rajiv Pratap Rudy said.
Secretary in the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Sunil Arora said it as "a novel experiment and has the potential to transform the skilling landscape".
The Skill Development Centre made out of containers was first shown to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the launch of Skill India on July 15.

The innovative concept of converting recycled containers into classrooms and practical labs will greatly bring down the costs and effort involved in developing infrastructure to meet the skilling needs of people, an official statement said.
"The modular nature of these containers means that they can be disassembled and reinstalled at another location, if needed. This community outreach initiative will help government to provide high quality skill training at even the remotest areas in the country," it added.

The containers can be converted into classrooms, restrooms, computer labs, libraries, dormitories, simulation labs, office spaces, receptions. The different configurations can be mapped according to the skill requirements and needs of the region to create a complete training centre.

The ministry said it is committed to replicate this model on a large scale to reach out and provide skill training in locations where adequate skill training facilities do not exist.
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has floated an expression of interest to invite vendors who could fabricate and refurbish used containers to be developed into skill centres.
The concept of Container Skill Centres is being taken forward by Safeducate, the training partner of NSDC under the aegis of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana launched by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.