New Delhi: NMDC Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the SRM Foundation to support the education of 18 tribal girls from Bastar Division, Chhattisgarh, under the NMDC Balika Shiksha Yojana.
Under the initiative, the selected students will pursue the General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) course at SRM College of Nursing, Chennai. The programme aims to provide the students with access to professional education and practical healthcare skills, creating pathways to employment and career opportunities in the nursing sector.
NMDC to Sponsor GNM Education for 18 Tribal Girls
The collaboration will enable 18 selected tribal girls from Bastar Division to pursue professional nursing education in Chennai.
Under the NMDC Balika Shiksha Yojana, the students will undertake the GNM course at SRM College of Nursing, where they will receive academic education as well as practical training in healthcare.
Key Highlights of the Initiative
- 18 tribal girls from Bastar Division will benefit.
- Education will be supported under the NMDC Balika Shiksha Yojana.
- Students will pursue General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) studies.
- The course will be offered at SRM College of Nursing, Chennai.
- The programme will provide professional education and practical healthcare skills.
- The initiative aims to create new career opportunities for tribal girls.
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Initiative to Create Career Pathways in Healthcare
The programme is designed to improve access to quality professional education for students from tribal communities.
By enabling the selected girls to pursue nursing education, the initiative aims to equip them with professional knowledge and practical skills required for careers in the healthcare sector.
The programme is also expected to contribute to the socio-economic development of tribal communities by improving access to education and creating opportunities for skilled employment.
NMDC Focuses on Education and Empowerment
The collaboration with SRM Foundation reflects NMDC’s continued focus on education and empowerment initiatives in the regions where it operates.
The company particularly focuses on supporting underprivileged and tribal students, with initiatives aimed at improving access to quality education and skill development.
Through the Balika Shiksha Yojana, NMDC seeks to support young women in pursuing professional education and building independent career pathways.
NMDC Balika Shiksha Yojana Supports Tribal Students
The NMDC Balika Shiksha Yojana is aimed at expanding educational opportunities for girls, particularly from communities that face barriers to accessing professional education.
The latest initiative with SRM Foundation will provide the selected students with an opportunity to pursue nursing studies away from their home region and gain exposure to professional healthcare education.
The initiative combines education, skill development and empowerment, with the broader objective of contributing to the socio-economic progress of tribal communities in Bastar.
About NMDC Limited
NMDC Limited is a Navratna public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Steel, Government of India. The company is engaged in the exploration and production of iron ore and other minerals and undertakes various CSR and community development initiatives, particularly in areas surrounding its operations.
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