New Delhi – In a strategic initiative aimed at empowering rural communities and boosting inclusive growth, Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL) has partnered with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to launch Project “SAKSHAM”, a comprehensive skill development program under HURL’s Corporate Environmental Responsibility (CER) initiative.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at the NSDC headquarters in New Delhi in the presence of Dr. S.P. Mohanty, Managing Director of HURL, along with senior officials from both organizations.
Targeting Rural Empowerment Through Skills
Project SAKSHAM is designed to economically empower 2,265 rural youth, women, and smallholder farmers from low-income families across three districts:
- Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh)
- Begusarai (Bihar)
- Dhanbad (Jharkhand)
The program was formulated following an extensive demand-supply skill gap assessment, with inputs from public-private stakeholders and local communities.
Industry-Aligned Training Across Key Sectors
The project will deliver specialized training across diverse, high-demand sectors, including:
- Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI)
- Retail
- Electronics & IT-ITeS
- Agriculture & Food Processing
- Competitive Exam Preparation
- Basic Computer Literacy
Expected Outcomes
Project SAKSHAM is expected to deliver measurable socio-economic outcomes, including:
- Increased job-readiness and employment opportunities
- Enhanced self-employment potential via vocational skills
- Stronger linkages to government schemes and support systems
Leadership Insight
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. S.P. Mohanty, MD – HURL, said:
“Project SAKSHAM is not just a training initiative—it’s a mission to equip rural youth, women, and farmers with the skills and confidence to build a better future. Through our collaboration with NSDC, we aim to turn potential into progress and aspiration into achievement. This is how we strengthen communities and contribute meaningfully to the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat.”
A Step Toward Atmanirbhar Bharat
The partnership underlines HURL’s long-term commitment to nation-building through skill-building. By aligning with NSDC, a key enabler of India’s skilling ecosystem, the initiative is expected to create meaningful employment and entrepreneurial opportunities, while laying the foundation for a more self-reliant rural India.
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About HURL
Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited is a joint venture company formed by leading Indian Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) to revive fertilizer plants in India. Specifically, HURL was created to revitalize the Gorakhpur, Sindri, and Barauni fertilizer units. The company is a joint venture between Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL), NTPC Ltd., Coal India Ltd. (CIL), and Fertilizer Corporation of India Ltd. (FCIL)/Hindustan Fertilizer Corporation Ltd. (HFCL). Each of the three units (Gorakhpur, Barauni, and Sindri) has a production capacity of 2200 MTPD of Ammonia and 3850 MTPD of Urea, according to HURL.
