Mahbubnagar: Cyient Foundation, the CSR arm of Cyient Ltd., a global Engineering and Technology Solutions company, recently laid the foundation stone for the first Rural Skill Development Centre (RSDC) and it will be executed in collaboration with the 100 Days Later Foundation. The event was attended by the IT Minister K. T. Rama Rao, who appreciated the efforts of Cyient Foundation in starting the center in Mahabubnagar, Telangana.
The RSDC initiative aims to empower rural girls from financially disadvantaged communities by providing them with skills training and employment opportunities. The first center, located in Mahabubnagar, will offer free training and employment assistance to girls from the financially disadvantaged communities in the district.
The pilot batch of the RSDC will train 100 girls in industries related to Electronic Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, and Healthcare. With the support of regional NGOs and implementation partners, the goal is to scale the impact on the livelihoods of 1,000 girls annually.
KTR appreciated the efforts of Cyient Foundation for starting a Rural Skill Development Centre in Mahabubnagar.” He expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Pratinya Bodanapu, Project Lead, 100 Days Later Foundation. He spoke about how the availability of employment to the youth necessitates the regular focus on skilling to make them employable. He stressed on the need to reskill and upskill, as technologies keep emerging that have an impact on business and society.
“Giving back to the community is integral to a society’s development. Skilling girls to ensure that they are empowered to create a sustainable livelihood for themselves is foundational to building a thriving community. Through the 100 Days Later foundation, I am happy that we will bring that focus. With the help from the Government of Telangana, I see this Rural Skill Development Centre (RSDC) to be one of the many to come,” said Pratinya Bodanapu, Project Lead of the 100 Days Later Foundation.
Founder Chairman, and Board Member of Cyient Dr. BVR Mohan Reddy addressed the gathering and said “by investing in skill development programs tailored to the needs of rural areas, we can unlock the potential of rural populations, bridge the urban-rural divide, and create sustainable and inclusive rural economies. The employment of women in rural areas is crucial for economic empowerment, poverty reduction, gender equality, skill development, sustainable development, and social well-being. One of the key aims of Cyient Foundation’s Rural Skill Development Centre (RSDC) is to promote and support women’s employment in rural areas, which will lead to more inclusive and prosperous communities.”
