RSP organises induction programme for trade apprentices

New Delhi/Rourkela: A three-day induction workshop for first batch of Trade Apprentices commenced at Gopabandhu Auditorium of Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) on 1st November. Ms. Rajashree Banerjee, CGM (HRD), RSP and Mr. B Das, Deputy Director, Regional Directorate of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Bhubaneswar presided over the inaugural function. In all 200 apprentices have joined RSP, in this batch.

It may be noted that as a part of the initiatives undertaken by Rourkela Steel Plant under
the Skill India Mission, Apprenticeship training is being imparted to Graduate Apprentices,
Diploma Technician Apprentices and ITI Trade Apprentices where the trainees will also be
provided monthly stipend. Notably this year RSP has plans to take 105 Graduate Apprentices, 271 Diploma Technician Apprentices and 285 ITI Trade Apprentices in different batches.

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Addressing the trainees Ms. Banerjee gave a brief overview of the plant and RSP's
contribution in Skill India initiative of the Government. She emphasised upon safety and urged all to make the best use of the opportunity to enhance their technical expertise with utmost safety.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Das spoke about the different aspects of National
Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme and Direct Beneficiary Transfer Scheme where Government would directly transfer its contribution to the bank accounts of the apprentices.

During the three-day induction programme the trainees were given an overview of
SAIL & RSP, Safety aspects, Gas Safety, Fire Safety and Electrical Safety, Health tips, as well as brief inputs on the entire integrated steel making process starting from raw materials to finished products. Audio visuals were also shown during the sessions.

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