Pune, India – Bharat Forge Ltd, a business conglomerate headquartered in Pune, celebrated World Youth Skills Day with a commitment to youth skill development, empowering India’s young workforce and significantly contributing to the national Skill India movement. The company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives are aligned with national agendas and include multiple programs to empower youth, particularly women, with training in modern technology.
Bharat Forge’s Centre of Excellence at Vidya Pratishthan, Baramati promotes technological skills, such as IoT, AI, ML, Robotics, and Data Science, with an emphasis on promoting the active participation of female students. Additionally, the company bridges the gap between industry and academia by collaborating with Government ITIs and establishing a CNC simulation lab at ITI Khed, thereby enhancing rural youth's practical knowledge and employability.
Mentoring programs for aspiring engineers and agriculture entrepreneurship training for farmers are further evidence of the company’s dedication to professional development and economic growth. In addition, community development initiatives provide women with vocational training, fostering their independence and entrepreneurship.
Bharat Forge’s efforts include supporting the Skill India initiative, establishing the Centre of Excellence for women's empowerment, collaborating with ITIs, and shaping an entrepreneurially-minded qualified Indian workforce. Beyond skill development, The company’s CSR footprint extends to over 100 villages in Maharashtra, concentrating on comprehensive long-term development in education, health, livelihood, and infrastructure, with the goal of transforming these communities into sustainable green villages.
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