Trichy, February 1, 2025: Dalmia Bharat Foundation (DBF), the CSR arm of Dalmia Bharat Ltd. (DBL), organized valedictory ceremonies at its DIKSHa (Dalmia Institute of Knowledge and Skill Harnessing) centres in Ariyalur and Dalmiapuram, celebrating the achievements of 50 trainees who successfully completed their skill development programs. In Ariyalur, 25 trainees graduated from the three-month Assistant Electrician course, meanwhile, in Dalmiapuram, 25 trainees completed the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) course. As a testament to the program’s impact, all graduates have secured job placements in local industries, with salaries ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 30,000 per month. The trainees were awarded certificates and offer letters during a special ceremony at their respective centres. Notably, this program is under DBF’s partnership with Karur Vysya Bank (KVB), established through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Through this collaboration, DBF aims to equip 400 rural youth across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka with enhanced employability skills, paving the way for sustainable livelihood opportunities.
Present on the occasion were Mr. Vinayagamurthi, Executive Director and Unit Head, DCBL – Dalmiapuram, and Mr. Priya Ranjan, Unit Head, DCBL – Ariyalur, at their respective locations. Other guests, including Mr. Venkatesan and Mr. Kalimuthu, CSR officer, KVB, Mr. Aswin Kumar, Operational Head, DBF, and Mr. Rameshbabu, GM & Admin Head, DBL were present at both locations.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Vinayagamurthi, Executive Director and Unit Head, DCBL - Dalmiapuram, emphasized, “In today’s fast-evolving job market, skill development is crucial for gainful employment. Our DIKSHa courses equip youth with the expertise needed to access meaningful job opportunities, which will, in turn, contribute to the economic growth of their communities. We take pride in the achievements of our trainees and wish them the best for their future. We are deeply grateful to Karur Vysya Bank for their support to make this initiative successful.”
Dalmia Bharat Foundation led - DIKSHa is a placement-linked, short-term skill training for youth and women, enabling them to join the skilled workforce and earn enhanced incomes. The program currently operates 20 centers across India, offering training in various fields such as healthcare, industrial sewing machine operation, data entry, and solar PV installation. To date, over 16,000 individuals have been trained through DIKSHa, with 75% securing employment or starting their businesses. Importantly, more than 50% of the trainees are women, underscoring DIKSHa’s strong commitment to female empowerment and gender equality.
About Dalmia Bharat Foundation: Dalmia Bharat Foundation focuses on building Sustainable Livelihoods and ensure Rural Development in its programme areas. These programmes combine in-depth, long-term plans and strategies along with medium- and short-term initiatives and campaigns. Owing to the great differences across locations, DBF has adopted a flexible, multi-intervention approach that allows programmes and people to grow together and sustain each other. The two focus areas have been derived from the felt needs of the community and issues material to the business. Visit us at http://www.dalmiafoundation.org.
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