Overview
The Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Berhampur, established in 1957, is a leading institution for vocational training in India. Located in Berhampur, Odisha, it is the largest ITI in the state, offering a variety of long-term and short-term training programmes in 27 sectors to over 4,000 individuals.
The institute aims to transform society through skilled professionals and envisions its students and teachers as leaders in sustainability. ITI Berhampur’s graduates are highly sought after by employers, reflecting the quality of its training. The institute promotes a holistic learning environment that engages trainees in value creation while conserving and maintaining a green ecosystem.
The Educational Wonderland established in the campus has been recognized in the Asia Book of Records as the largest open-air scrap sculpture park in Asia.
Description
Technical institutes like ITIs are vital for equipping individuals with the skills needed to join the workforce. However, a significant gap often exists between the skills ITI students acquire and the demands of industry. This gap stems largely from substantial amounts of waste, including metal, iron, electronic components and other discarded spare parts, which are left unused after training.
To overcome this gap, ITI Berhampur has implemented a valuable initiative called Green Skill for Waste to Wealth.
Through this initiative, ITI Berhampur converts scrap materials into valuable products like sculptures, furniture, and highly precise waste, but also promotes the trainees’ hands-on experience in waste management.
More details at- https://unevoc.unesco.org/pub/ipp_-_from_waste_to_wealth.pdf