Collaboration under DIKSHa
aims to skill 300 women across Assam, West Bengal and Jharkhand for sustainable
livelihood
In a significant step
towards empowering women through skill development, Dalmia Bharat Foundation
(DBF), the CSR arm of Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd., signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with Red Carpet Learning Institute a leading training and
skilling partner at Noida, New Delhi today. The collaboration falls under DBF’s
flagship initiative DIKSHa (Dalmia Institute of Knowledge and Skill
Harnessing), which focuses on equipping youth and women with industry-relevant
skills. As part of this partnership, DBF and Red Carpet Learning Institute will
jointly train 300 women across 10 batches for job roles in the automotive
sector, focusing on three specialized roles: Automotive Showroom Host,
Automotive Tele-Caller, and Two-Wheeler Service Assistant. The initiative, set
to roll out in Assam, West Bengal, and Jharkhand, aims to enhance employability
for women from underserved backgrounds. Training will commence in August 2025
and conclude by the end of the year 2025. with counseling support provided to
encourage participation. Eligible candidates must be 18 years or older and have
passed Class 10. The expected minimum monthly wage is around Rs.10000, helping
women secure sustainable entry-level jobs in the sector.
The MoU was formally signed
between Mr. Ashok Kumar Gupta, CEO,
Dalmia Bharat Foundation, and Mr. Bitan Roy, Partner, Red Carpet Learning
Institute.
Speaking
on the occasion, Mr. Ashok Kumar Gupta, CEO, Dalmia Bharat Foundation said:
“At Dalmia Bharat, we are committed to building a more inclusive and skilled
workforce for India. Our partnership with Red Carpet Learning Institute
underlines this commitment - bringing together practical training, industry
relevance and a shared vision to support women to build sustainable careers and
become active contributors to their communities.”
Mr.
Bitan Roy, Partner, Red Carpet Learning Institute, added:
“We are pleased to partner with Dalmia Bharat Foundation in this important
initiative that places women at the forefront of India’s growing automotive
sector. At Red Carpet Learning Institute, our focus has always been on
delivering practical, industry-aligned training that leads to real jobs.”
The training centres will
be fully equipped with classroom infrastructure, computer labs, and projectors,
meeting the standards set by the Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC).
Assessments will be conducted in three phases: an online test after the first
month, a second online assessment after 90% of the course (by an external
agency), and a final physical assessment at the training center post-course
completion. The initiative aims to offer 90% placement assistance, with
trainees expected to be placed within 50 days of completing the course.
DBF, through its DIKSHa
initiative, continues to champion impactful programs that bridge the gap
between skill development and sustainable livelihoods at the grassroots. With a
sharp focus on women empowerment and inclusive growth, DIKSHa trained 23,624 till date, with more than 50% of them being
women. The initiative remains central to DBF’s mission of building
resilient, self-reliant communities.
