NDMC Vice-Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal on Thursday visited the Women’s Technical Institute (WTI) in Netaji Nagar and said the institution would be further strengthened and modernised in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Viksit Bharat @2047”.
During the visit, Chahal interacted with students and discussed their aspirations, skill-development needs and the role of vocational education in enhancing employment opportunities. He said empowering women through technical and vocational training was crucial to building a developed and self-reliant India.
“The youth are the country’s greatest strength in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat, and institutions such as the Women’s Technical Institute are helping create a skilled, confident and self-reliant generation,” he said.
Chahal inspected classrooms, laboratories and other facilities at the institute and assured students and faculty that NDMC would take steps to improve infrastructure and strengthen academic programmes.
Established in 1990, the Women’s Technical Institute offers a range of vocational courses affiliated with the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT), the State Council for Vocational Training (SCVT) and Prayag Sangeet Samiti. These include Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA), stenography, beauty and hair dressing, cutting and tailoring, dress and textile designing, cooking and catering, as well as music and dance programmes.
Highlighting the need to align training with emerging industry requirements, Chahal said short-term courses in artificial intelligence, digital learning, information technology and entrepreneurship should be introduced to better prepare students for future opportunities.
Students also shared their experiences of government welfare initiatives and skill-development schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana. They spoke about benefits such as toolkits, financial assistance and training opportunities, while also raising issues related to metro connectivity, women’s safety and development in their local areas.
Chahal appreciated the efforts of the institute’s teachers and staff and said NDMC would continue working to introduce new courses and upgrade facilities. He added that every effort would be made to develop the Women’s Technical Institute into a centre of excellence for women’s skill development and technical education.
