The World Skill Campus of Excellence spread across 20 acres in the heart of Ludhiana and the newly renovated Industrial Training Institute (ITI) will be inaugurated by Bhgwant Singh Mann, Punjab Chief Minister and Harjot Singh Bains, Education Minister, Punjab on Thursday. Dr Vikramjit Singh Sahney, Padma Shri, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, has adopted and is actively mentoring ITI Ludhiana which comes under Department of Technical Education led by Harjot Singh Bains, Education Minister, Punjab.
Dr. Sahney has contributed Rs.2 crore from his MPLAD fund and an additional Rs.70 lakh by his own to upgrade ITI Ludhiana. The upgrades include the provision of modern, cutting-edge technology such as Robotic Welders, 3D Printing Machines, CNC Machines etc., digital classrooms with audio-video setups, and advanced training labs to enhance skill-based learning.
A total of 37 different courses are there in ITI. The Multi Skill Development Centre (MSDC) an institute of Punjab Skill Development Mission led by Aman Arora, Minister of Employment Generation and Skill Development had remained vacant and underutilized for years.
Recognizing its potential, Dr. Sahney has personally spent Rs.2.5 crore on capital expenditure for its transformation into a modern Skill Centre of Excellence. This facility now houses state-of-the-art training labs for Artificial Intelligence, Aviation, Hospitality and Tourism, Agriculture Skill Development, Fashion Designing, Beautician Courses, Nursing, CNC Programming, Electrician, Welding, and various other courses accredited by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).
All these courses will be provided completely free of cost, ensuring skill development and employability for aspiring youth of Ludhiana and nearby districts. Additionally, all operational expenses for running the centre including trainers’ salary and other monthly expenses will be borne personally by Dr. Vikramjit Singh Sahney.
The World Skill Campus of Excellence has the capacity to provide skill training and facilitate job placements for over 5,000 students annually, significantly contributing to workforce development and employment generation in Punjab.