Air India SATS Airport Services Pvt. Ltd. (AISATS), in association with Unnathi Protection of Human Rights Society, launched a three month flagship training program on skill development in the field of food processing to empower rural, unemployed women of Devanahalli, Bengaluru. The event was inaugurated by the Chief Guests, Justice C.G. Hungund, Hon'ble Member of Karnataka State Human Rights Commission, Bengaluru and Mr. Hoa Kai Ee, Hon’ble Senior Vice President, AISATS BLR & IXE.Mr. Pillamunishyamppa, Hon’ble M.L.A., Devanahalli Constituency presided over the event along with other esteemed guests such as Mr. G.E. Narayana Gowda, Hon’ble District Youth Co-ordinator, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangthan (NYKS), Mr. Narayana Swamy .D, Director of Canara Bank Rural Self Employment Training Institute, Chikkaballapur and Mr. G.V. Vishwanatha, Founder President, Unnathi Protection of Human Rights Society(R), Gudibande.Spanned over three months, Skill Upgradation Training Program (SUTP) is a comprehensive, specialized skill development workshop aimed at engaging fifty unemployed and underprivileged women in income generating activities for a sustainable livelihood, thus fostering socio-economic independence.
The project, initiated by AISATS, will be executed by Unnathi Protection of Human Rights Society with the help of Nehru Yuva Kendra, Bangalore Rural District, Govt. of India. Nehru Yuva Kendra will also provide all the professional training and supervision required for skill development in food processing, preservation and marketing of fortified instant food mix, cereals, spices, pickles and milk products, and certificates of course completion.Mr. Mike Chew, CEO, AISATS said, “AISATS is committed towards making a meaningful contribution to our society and is proud to initiate a skill development program aimed at empowering women. We are thankful for the support that we have received from the Bengaluru community and we will continue to associate ourselves with such noble causes in the future.”As a socially responsible company, AISATS has ardently supported various social causes and has previously aided the repair and renovation of Government Pre University College (High School Division) at Vijayapura, Bengaluru.
About Air India SATS Airport Services Pvt. Ltd (AISATS)
AISATS is a 50:50 joint venture between Air India Limited, and SATS Limited, a leading gateway services and food solutions provider in Asia. As part of the Indian Government's initiative to upgrade its airports to world-class facilities and attract more airlines to fly into India, AISATS was formed with the vision to provide world-class airport services in ground and cargo handling that exceed customers’ expectations.Since the start of its operations in 2008, AISATS has provided hassle-free and comprehensive solutions to its customer airlines in international airports at Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mangalore and Trivandrum. Currently employing over 11,600 staff, AISATS offers end-to-end ground handling services such as passenger and baggage handling, ramp handling, aircraft interior cleaning, load control and flight operations, and cargo handling services for general, perishable, transshipment, express courier and special cargo.