Dr Vijay Kumar Datla Foundation opens BE skill development centre in Bollaram

Hyderabad: The Dr Vijay Kumar Datla Foundation, the CSR arm of Biological E Limited (BE), has announced the inauguration of the BE Skill Development Centre here at Bollaram on Thursday.

The project has been made possible with the collaboration with the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and the Government of Telangana. The initiative is dedicated to enhancing the skills of community members, particularly the unemployed youth, through a range of free and industry-relevant training programmes designed to empower individuals and promote sustainable livelihood opportunities.

Training to cover various industries

The Skill Development Centre is prepared to offer free training and vocational skill development programmes in high-demand areas such as pharma, tailoring, fashion designing, beauty and wellness, digital communication (IT/ITES) and retailing.

The local youth can enrol in these programmes to become employable. Each training programme lasts three months. Each course is supported by implementation partners with trained and certified instructors. For vocational courses, no specific qualification is required, while industrial courses are open to those who have completed at least the 10th grade, ITI, Diploma or have graduated.

The Skill Development Centre also offers free crèche services to mothers participating in training and skill development programmes, allowing them to leave their children in a safe environment and concentrate on their training and skill development.

Training for 700 candidates across all courses annually

Dr Trishanya Raju, managing trustee of the foundation, said, “The centre is a testament to our commitment to empowering communities through skill development. We are delighted to collaborate with the GHMC, the Government of Telangana and our partners to provide training and skills to unemployed youth, ensuring sustainable livelihoods and strengthening our communities. Empowering the community through skill development is a transformative journey, not just a mission. At the Biological E Limited Skill Development Centre, we transform potential into opportunity, promoting sustainable growth and a brighter future for all.”

The Dr Vijay Kumar Datla Foundation has renovated the GHMC’s Model Market Building, creating classrooms, a canteen, a counselling room, pharmaceutical training labs, and a 16-seater computer lab for IT/ITES training.

The Skill Development Centre will train around 180 candidates across all courses each quarter, totalling an estimated 600-720 candidates annually.

About Datla Foundation

The Datla Foundation is dedicated to improving education, health, IT literacy, skill development and community welfare all over India. Uplifting and empowering communities is the foundation’s objective through impactful CSR initiatives.