Air India Partners with Indian Army for Skill Development Initiative
Air India, Indian Army sign pact for skill development and employment support
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Air India has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Indian Army to enhance skill development and employment opportunities for the armed forces community, focusing on 'Veer Naris' (war widows) and their children. The initiative aims to create a sustainable talent pool through targeted recruitment and vocational training.
- 01Air India will recruit up to 20 'Veer Naris' and 40 of their children for airport operations roles.
- 02The initiative includes establishing vocational training facilities in 25 ASHA schools for specially abled children.
- 03Training will cover diverse fields such as photography, music, and technical skills, promoting applied learning.
- 04Air India aims to create a scalable model for sustained socio-economic empowerment in the armed forces community.
- 05The collaboration reflects Air India's commitment to social impact and community resilience.
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Air India has entered into a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with the Indian Army to enhance training and employment opportunities for the armed forces community, particularly targeting 'Veer Naris' (war widows) and their children. This initiative aims to foster inclusive growth and skill development, contributing to nation-building. Air India plans to recruit up to 20 'Veer Naris' and 40 of their children for various roles in airport operations through Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited (AISATS). The program will also provide structured vocational training aligned with industry needs to create a sustainable talent pool. A significant aspect of this collaboration is the enhancement of vocational training infrastructure in Army-supported ASHA (Army Special Help Association) Schools, which cater to the education and welfare of specially abled children. Under this initiative, vocational laboratories will be set up in 25 ASHA schools, with a pilot phase already initiated in 10 schools. The training will cover various fields, including cooking, technical skills, and performing arts, thereby promoting applied learning and socio-economic empowerment.
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This initiative will create job opportunities and vocational training for the armed forces community, particularly benefiting war widows and their children.
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