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The VEDIC-Mahindra Skill Development Centre aims to empower Vidarbha's rural youth with essential skills for careers in the tractor industry.
The VEDIC-Mahindra Skill Development Centre, established through a collaboration between the Vidarbha Defence Industries Association, Yantra India, and Mahindra Tractors, aims to address the challenges faced by rural youth in the Vidarbha region. This centre focuses on promoting skill development to create job opportunities and improve livelihoods.
The VEDIC-Mahindra Skill Development Centre was inaugurated at the Ordnance Factory in Ambajhari. The ceremony was attended by Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport & Highways, who praised the initiative for its potential to transform rural lives.
Mahindra Tractors will bring its industry expertise in tractors and farm machinery to the centre. The primary goal is to equip rural youth from the Vidarbha region with essential skills for careers in the tractor and farm machinery ecosystem. This includes roles in sales and service at dealership locations and assembly roles at manufacturing plants.
Mahindra Tractors has designed a unique curriculum that covers various aspects of tractor service, sales, and assembly. The curriculum will be delivered by expert trainers, ensuring students receive high-quality education and hands-on experience. The centre is equipped with modern technical equipment to provide practical training.
This initiative underscores Mahindra Tractor’s commitment to transforming rural lives and strengthening communities through education and skill development. By enhancing the skills of rural youth, the centre aims to contribute significantly to India's growth and prosperity.
Speaking at the inauguration, Vikram Wagh, Chief Executive Officer of Mahindra Tractors, highlighted the company’s dedication to empowering rural youth and women. “By providing world-class skill development, we can create numerous opportunities for rural youth and women, enabling them to build successful careers and address the challenges of rural India while contributing to the nation's growth. The inauguration of the Skill Development Centre, ‘VEDIC-Mahindra SDC’ in Nagpur, is a testament to that objective and a major milestone in Mahindra Tractor’s continued thrust toward transforming lives and strengthening communities,” he said.
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The VEDIC-Mahindra Skill Development Centre in Ambajhari is set to empower rural youth in the Vidarbha region with industry-relevant skills. Through collaboration and innovative training programs, Mahindra Tractors aims to create job opportunities, enhance livelihoods, and contribute to India's growth, showcasing a strong commitment to community transformation and development.