Vijay inaugurates advanced electrical labs in 30 government ITIs
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Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay also visited an exhibition on the campus. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Wednesday inaugurated advanced electrical laboratories established at 30 government-run Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across the State, with the support of Schneider Electric India Private Limited, during an event held at the government ITI at Guindy in Chennai.
According to a press release, the advanced electrical laboratories were established at 30 government-run ITIs in the districts of Vellore, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Chennai, Ranipet, Tiruppur, the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Krishnagiri, Ramanathapuram, Theni, Madurai, Salem, Cuddalore, Tiruchi, Dindigul, Virudhunagar, Kanniyakumari, Thoothukudi, Dharmapuri, Tiruvannamalai, Kallakurichi, and Erode at a cost of ₹5.10 crore. They are expected to benefit 9,250 students every year.
During the event, an MoU was signed with the company to establish advanced electrical laboratories at another 40 government-run ITIs in the State, at an estimated cost of ₹6.80 crore.
The Chief Minister also distributed cheques of ₹25,000 each to 15 students who won the 59th State-level Skill Competition, certificates of appreciation to 60 students who secured national first ranks in the All India Trade Tests, and appointment orders to 673 Junior Training Officers.
He also visited an exhibition on the campus, inspected various infrastructure facilities, and interacted with students.
Minister for Labour Welfare and Skill Development J. Mohamed Farvas, Saidapet MLA M. Arul Prakasam, Chief Secretary M. Sai Kumar and Labour Welfare and Skill Development Secretary K. Veera Raghava Rao were among those present.
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