ONGC Ankleshwar Selects 240 Youths from Bharuch as Apprentices, New Direction for Local Skill Development
Ankleshwar/Bharuch: In a historic initiative towards skill development and employment generation, ONGC Ankleshwar Asset has selected 240 students from Bharuch district as apprentices. This process, completed under the leadership of Asset Manager Sh. J.N. Sukhanandan, is considered a major achievement for the institute, as never before in ONGC's history has such a large number of apprentices been inducted simultaneously. This initiative marks a significant step towards empowering local youth.
The selection process includes students holding degrees in ITI, Diploma, Engineering, Science, Arts, and other streams. This serves as a golden opportunity for these youths, under which they will be provided practical training with a stipend for 12 months at ONGC Ankleshwar. For the first time, the institute has offered a total of 288 apprenticeship opportunities, out of which 240 positions have been filled in the first phase, while the remaining vacancies will be filled through the second and third phases. Notably, most of the selected candidates are residents of Bharuch district, making this initiative a milestone in the development of the local community.
The objective of this one-year training program is not only to impart technical knowledge but also to groom the overall personality of the students to enhance their employability. During the training, special emphasis will be laid on soft skills alongside technical skills, which includes training in interview preparation, interpersonal skills, team building, and better communication skills. After this comprehensive training, these students will be in a better position to secure placements in reputed companies in the future.
This entire exercise underscores ONGC's commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Furthermore, it aligns with the vision of the Hon'ble Prime Minister, which aims to make skill development a key instrument for employment generation and to build a 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India) by 2047. ONGC Ankleshwar has expressed pride in this contribution towards building a skilled workforce for the nation.
