Bhubaneswar: Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (CMPDI), Regional Institute-VII, Bhubaneswar, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research (SVNIRTAR), Olatpur, Odisha, under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The programme aims to promote vocational skill development and improve livelihood opportunities for 60 Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan).
CMPDI-SVNIRTAR MoA Focuses on Skill Development
The initiative seeks to equip Divyangjan candidates with practical, job-oriented skills to improve their employability and support their journey towards self-reliance. Through this collaboration, CMPDI and SVNIRTAR aim to create opportunities for beneficiaries to acquire vocational competencies that can help them pursue sustainable livelihoods.
Training to Cover Four Vocational Job Roles
Under the programme, 60 candidates will receive vocational skill training in the following four job roles:
- Mobile Phone Repair: Training in mobile phone repair and related technical skills.
- Assistant Beauty Therapist: Training in basic beauty therapy services and related skills.
- Field Technician – Home Appliance: Practical training in home appliance servicing and repair.
- LED Light Repair: Training in the repair and maintenance of LED lighting products.
The programme will focus on practical learning and skill development to help participants gain competencies relevant to these occupations.
Residential Training, Certification and Assistive Support
The training programme will include residential training, practical exposure, certification and assistive-device support to facilitate the effective participation of candidates and strengthen their learning experience.
These provisions are intended to help participants develop the technical knowledge and practical abilities required for their respective job roles.
Initiative Aims to Promote Employability and Self-Reliance
The CSR initiative is expected to enhance the vocational skills and practical competencies of the beneficiaries, improving their prospects for employment and livelihood generation.
By supporting skill development among Persons with Disabilities, CMPDI and SVNIRTAR aim to encourage greater economic independence, promote inclusion and create opportunities for sustainable livelihoods.
About CMPDI
Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (CMPDI) is a consultancy and engineering organisation serving the coal and mineral sectors. It provides services related to mine planning, exploration, environmental management and mining engineering. CMPDI also undertakes Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives to support community development and social welfare.
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