Varanasi: In a significant step towards promoting skill development and employment, Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL), under its flagship CSR initiative Project SAKSHAM, celebrated the successful completion of a six-month free Skill Development Training Programme at CIPET (Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology), Varanasi. The programme focused on two key trades: Machine Operator–Plastic Processing (MO-PP) and Machine Operator–Injection Moulding (MO-IM).
The occasion was marked by a Certificate Distribution and Job Placement Ceremony, held on October 8, 2025, where 75 trainees were successfully placed with reputed plastic processing industries across India—a proud milestone that reflects the tangible impact of the programme in today’s evolving job market.
Driving Employability Through Industry-Focused Training
Organised in collaboration with CIPET, this initiative is part of HURL’s broader vision under Project SAKSHAM to build industry-ready youth, especially from underprivileged and rural backgrounds. The training, offered free of cost, equips participants with hands-on technical skills and practical experience aligned with the needs of the manufacturing sector.
The job placement of 75 candidates stands as a testament to the relevance and quality of the training, opening doors for sustainable livelihoods and long-term career growth.
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Leadership Encouragement & Community Empowerment
The ceremony was graced by the Vice President (HR), HURL, along with senior officials from both HURL and CIPET. Their presence and motivational addresses inspired the young graduates, many of whom are entering the formal workforce for the first time.
Speaking at the event, officials emphasised the role of skill development in shaping a self-reliant India and reiterated HURL’s commitment to empowering communities through meaningful, outcome-driven CSR initiatives.
About Project SAKSHAM
Project SAKSHAM is HURL’s flagship CSR programme aimed at transforming youth potential into professional capability. Through partnerships with premier training institutions and a focus on industry-aligned skills, the project aims to bridge the skill gap, enhance employability, and foster inclusive economic development.
Building a Skilled and Self-Reliant India
With each skill imparted and every job secured, HURL reaffirms its role not just as a leading fertiliser manufacturer, but as a nation-building enterprise committed to inclusive growth. The success of the programme at CIPET, Varanasi, exemplifies how corporate responsibility, when aligned with national priorities, can create meaningful, long-lasting change.
About HURL
Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL) is a joint venture company promoted by leading public sector undertakings—Coal India Limited (CIL), NTPC Limited, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Fertilizer Corporation of India Limited (FCIL), and Hindustan Fertilizer Corporation Limited (HFCL). Formed with the objective of reviving India’s defunct fertiliser units and achieving self-sufficiency in urea production, HURL has successfully commissioned three modern greenfield fertiliser plants at Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), Barauni (Bihar), and Sindri (Jharkhand). These facilities are equipped with world-class technology, driven by sustainable practices, and committed to supporting India’s agricultural sector.
