Guwahati: North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) has partnered with CIPET-CSTS Guwahati to provide placement-linked skill development training to 141 underprivileged and unemployed youths under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme for FY 2026-27.
The Deed of Agreement (DoA) was signed on August 17, 2026, between NEEPCO and the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology – Centre for Skilling & Technical Support (CIPET-CSTS), Guwahati, located at Changsari in Kamrup district of Assam.
NEEPCO to Provide Training to 141 Youths
Under the agreement, NEEPCO will provide placement-linked in-house skill development training to 141 beneficiaries.
The training will focus on Polymer Science & Technology, providing participants with industry-oriented technical skills that can improve their employment prospects.
The programme will be implemented across seven locations of NEEPCO’s operating power stations.
Key Highlights
- Beneficiaries: 141 underprivileged and unemployed youths
- Training area: Polymer Science & Technology
- Programme: Placement-linked skill development
- Locations: Seven NEEPCO operating power station locations
- Implementation partner: CIPET-CSTS Guwahati
- CSR year: FY 2026-27
- Agreement signed: August 17, 2026
Placement-Linked Training to Improve Employment Prospects
The programme goes beyond providing technical training by adopting a placement-linked approach.
The initiative aims to equip unemployed youth with industry-relevant skills and support their transition towards gainful employment.
By focusing on Polymer Science & Technology, the programme seeks to provide beneficiaries with specialised technical knowledge that can help improve their career opportunities.
CSR Initiative Focuses on Youth Skill Development
NEEPCO has undertaken the initiative as part of its broader CSR efforts aimed at social and economic upliftment.
The programme seeks to address the gap between unemployment and employment by improving the technical capabilities of young people from underprivileged backgrounds.
The initiative is also expected to contribute to sustainable livelihoods and strengthen the availability of skilled manpower in the region.
NEEPCO and CIPET-CSTS Join Hands for Skill Development
The partnership with CIPET-CSTS Guwahati brings together NEEPCO’s CSR efforts and CIPET’s expertise in petrochemical engineering and technical skill development.
Through the collaboration, beneficiaries will receive specialised training designed to improve their technical competencies and employment readiness.
The initiative reflects NEEPCO’s focus on supporting communities around its operating locations through education, skill development and livelihood-oriented CSR programmes.
Focus on Sustainable Regional Development
NEEPCO said the skill development initiative reflects its commitment to social and economic empowerment and sustainable regional development.
By providing placement-linked training to unemployed youth, the programme aims to create opportunities for sustainable livelihoods while strengthening the connection between technical education and employment.
The initiative is expected to benefit participating youth while contributing to the broader development of communities in the region.
About NEEPCO
North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) is a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. Headquartered in Shillong, NEEPCO is one of the leading power generation companies in the Northeast, engaged in planning, constructing and operating hydro, thermal and renewable power projects to support the region’s energy needs and national power objectives.
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