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Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) has agreed to provide technical training to tribal youths in mineral bearing areas for engagement in mining and other activities, as part of the state government's skill development plans.
The proposal was first mooted by Department of Technical Education and Training (DTE&T). OMC agreed to implement the proposal under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) scheme.
"The proposal of DTE&T for hands-on apprenticeship training of 15 trainees each in mechanic earth-moving machinery and riggers trades who have completed one year basic training at government ITI, Barbil shall be conducted by OMC Ltd in its mining industries preferably in Keonjhar district by the end of December 2014," the state-run undertaking said in a letter to the steel and mines department.
It admitted that there is a need for skilled manpower in mining and allied sector and it needs to employ local unemployed youths.
"Government ITIs at Barbil, Anandpur and Talcher are in the process of introducing some trades in the mining sector during August 2015 session. These ITIs shall be supported with used heavy mining equipment and machineries by OMC Ltd for hand-on practice of the trainees," it said in the proposal.
OMC also has plans to provide light motor vehicles to impart driving trainings to youths in naxal affected areas of the state at selected government ITIs. Besides, it has plans to set up a model training school at Puri with an investment of Rs 25 crore for training in multiple sectors.
"The sector based skill training in manufacturing, mining and allied technology, automobile, tourism and hospitality, agro-mechanisation, entrepreneurial training, soft skill etc shall be implemented by providing training to graduates and other unemployed youth suitable for employment or self employment. The DTE&T shall prepare the detailed project report with financial requirement of Rs 25 crore for infrastructure like hostels and staff quarters etc," OMC said in its proposal report to the government.
