Mahindra Tractors inaugurates Skill Development Centre in Nagpur
VEDIC-Mahindra Skill Development Centre was inaugurated today at the Ordnance Factory in Ambajhari, in the presence of Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport & Highways.
• The centre will provide world-class skill development, followed by on-job training opportunities for rural youth and women
• Aligns with Honourable Prime Minister Modi’s focus on skill development to leverage India’s demographic dividend
Bengaluru, July 9, 2024: VEDIC-Mahindra Skill Development Centre was inaugurated today at the Ordnance Factory in Ambajhari, in the presence of Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport & Highways.
Established as a collaborative effort between VDIA (Vidharbha Defence Industries Association), Yantra India Ltd., and Mahindra Tractors, the centre will address the challenges faced by rural youth and promoting skill development in the Vidharbha region.
The event also witnessed the presence of Dinesh Rai, Founder Chairman, Alliance of Indian MSMEs (AIM) & Former Secretary, MSME, GOI, Gurudutt Ray, officiating Chairman & Managing Director, Yantra India Ltd., Nachiket Kodkani, Sr. VP - Mfg., CME, SCPC & Quality, Mahindra Tractors, Kapil Chandrayan, Consultant NSDC, Vipin Itankar, District Collector Nagpur and Dilip V. Gondnale, Chairman, VEDIC (Vidharbha Engineering Design & Innovation Centre) along with other dignitaries.
Speaking on the occasion, Vikram Wagh, Chief Executive Officer, Mahindra Tractors said, "At Mahindra, we believe that 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 Tractors’ continued thrust toward transforming lives and strengthening communities."