Electrosteel Castings takes up skilling initiative in AP

Hyderabad Producers of ductile iron pipes and fittings, Electrosteel Castings Limited (ECL) held a valedictory function of its 100-day skill development programme on “Tailoring and Fashion Designing,” at the premises of its Srikalahasthi unit

As part of the initiative, professional trainers from Citizens Welfare Forum trained a batch of 30 women residing in villages around Srikalahasthi in Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. After conducting a test at the end of the programme, eligible candidates were awarded with sewing machines. 20 sewing machines were distributed as part of this initiative.

ECL said that these participants now stand a chance to earn around Rs 15,000 to Rs 18,000 per month by stitching garments. “Electrosteel’s endeavor is to take up CSR initiatives that will empower the village communities. The machines are being distributed with a vision that the women can start supporting their family income with the skill that they have acquired,” said Suresh Khandelwal, Chief Operating Officer-Srikalahasthi works.

The company has also started its next batch of skill development training in the month of June 2023 with around 30 women from nearby villages under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme.

Khandelwal further said that the skill development center with required infrastructure and sewing machines has been set up at the company’s premise in Srikalahasthi. The women receive training on stitching and designing of ladies garments like jackets, traditional women garments, stitching saree fall, etc.