Convocation of National Skill Training Institute

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Regional Directorate of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (RDSDE) and National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) are premier Central Government Institutes under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India; located in Guindy, Chennai 600 032. RDSDE is mandated with the implementation of Apprentices Acts, 1961 in Tamilnadu, Puducherry, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, while NSTI conducts several Hi-end capacity building programs for the industrial technicians to keep them abreast with the latest development in the technology for their continuous up-skilling and re-skilling, which is in turn benefits them in their career progression.


NSTI, Chennai conducts one year programs in Craft Instructor Training Scheme (CITS), Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS), and various short duration courses under Advanced Vocational Training Scheme (AVTS).


The "Convocation Ceremony" was organised on 26-10-2024 to felicitate the pass-out trainees of 2023-24 batch. Program commenced with the lighting of ceremonial lamp followed by the Tamil Thai Valthu Prayer. Sh Ajay S Bhagat, Joint Director (Head of Office) introduced the Chief Guest and Special Invitees (Industry Partners). He lauded the contributions made by the industry in CSR activity, support for On-the- Job (OJT) training, and providing skills to the trainees. Chief Guest and Special Invitees were felicitated by the Joint Director & Institute women staff members by presenting them the Mementoes. Principal & Deputy Director, Sh S Samsudeen briefed about the Institute activities and presented the snap-shot of exam results of 2023-24 batch. Sh P Namasivayam (Deputy Director) detailed about various short term training programs available for the industry. Sh Nirmalya Nath (Deputy Director), National Instructional Media Institute (NIMI), Chennai enumerated various activities of NIMI in developing the Print & Electronic learning resources for the skill ecosystem.


In Convocation Address by Dr Nilesh J Vasa, Professor, IIT Madras, commended the efforts of RDSDE/NSTI for imparting skills to the youth to make them industry ready. He advised the trainees to acquire the knowledge and apply the same to their profession. He also insisted to be self-reliant to start their own entrepreneurship ventures. The event continued with the brief introductions by various Industry members who committed their whole hearted support to the Institute for all kind of technical assistance. Industry representatives who graced the occasion are:


Sh A Joseph Mathew, Sr National Executive Member (Indian Plumbing Association)


Sh Bijoy, Zonal Trainer (Jaquar, Chennai)


Sh Rajan G, Managing Director (Cuuro Motors, Chennai)


Smt Lakshmi Parthasarathy, Proprietor (Ralas Fashion Designers, Chennai)


Wg Car KR Srikanth, COO & Head of Operations (CASR RPTO, MIT Campus, Anna University, Chrompet)


Sh Sivakumar, COO (Zuppa Drones, Chennai)


Event continued with the felicitation of the Institute Toppers from each stream in the hands of the Chief Guest by presenting them the Mementoes and Certificates. All the Pass-out Graduates were then awarded the Certificates by the Industry Members.


The event was effectively coordinated by Sh S Sankar and could successfully be conducted due to tireless efforts of all the staff members of RDSDE/NSTI, Chennai. Program culminated with the Vote of Thanks by Ms Soniya followed by the National Anthem.

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