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Mandi Municipal Corporation and ITI Join Hands to Link Skill Training with Urban Development
Shimla, Updated At : 18:54 PM Aug 27, 2025 IST
In a significant step toward strengthening urban infrastructure and empowering youth, the Mandi Municipal Corporation and the Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Mandi, on Tuesday signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The collaboration, launched under the state government’s flagship skill development initiative “Kaushal Aapke Dwar,” aims to bridge the gap between technical education and real-world application while addressing key civic maintenance challenges.
Commissioner Rohit Rathore described the partnership as a “win-win model” and highlighted two key areas of focus. First, ITI students will assist in the fabrication, installation, and repair of iron grills and metal structures across the city. This will help curb littering, enhance safety, and improve the city’s overall aesthetics. The Municipal Corporation will provide technical support and logistics, while trainees apply their classroom knowledge under expert supervision.
Second, under the guidance of Municipal Corporation engineers, ITI students will help identify, repair, and restore faulty streetlights. The initiative is expected to improve urban lighting, make roads safer, and provide trainees with valuable hands-on experience in electrical maintenance.
Rathore emphasized that the collaboration would help overcome workforce shortages and expedite long-pending civic works, ensuring more cost-effective and timely solutions. Meanwhile, the ITI Mandi Principal underlined the benefits for students, noting that practical exposure would strengthen their technical expertise, enhance employability, and foster a spirit of public service.
The MoU has been hailed as a model worth replicating across Himachal Pradesh. By integrating skill training with civic engagement, it sets an example of how educational institutions and local bodies can collaborate to channel youth potential for community development.
More than just an agreement, the Mandi–ITI partnership represents a vision of inclusive growth—empowering students with real-world skills while delivering tangible improvements in public infrastructure.
