YERRAGUNTLA, India, October 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Zuari Cement, taking further steps to make the community around its production facilities self-dependent, has established 'Prazna' - a skill development and self employment drive for the youth. This initiative desires to promote skill enhancement activities for the rural youth and to enable them to be a support to themselves and their family.
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Zuari Cement, determined to improve the economy of the village community, has taken additional steps to facilitate youngsters with an opportunity for sustainable earning.
As affirmed during the launch of 'Prazna' at Sitapuram, about one month ago, Zuari Cement with this initiative would facilitate 80 youth, both men and women from villages nearby the Zuari Cement Yerraguntla unit, to receive training on functional jobs.
Skill development programs undertaken at Prazna:
On 06.10.2014, tailoring and sewing skill development program was inaugurated by Mr. Nabil Francis, Managing Director, Zuari Cement. This training program would be held for 20 ladies identified with the help of village leaders.
On the occasion, Mr. Francis addressed the gathering and emphasised that 'Skill Development Program' is an excellent effort to provide training and opportunities for youth to become self-reliant and financially independent. Zuari Cement's attempt with this corporate social responsibility is to help the unemployed youth explore the possibilities of acquiring new skills and become independent. He added that this program will be simulated at every unit of Zuari Cement, supporting more youth to become self-reliant.
Mr. Srinivasarao Yadagani (Vice President - Yerraguntla Works), Mr. Carlo Foroni (Director Technical), Mr. Krishna Srivastava (Wholetime Director), and Mr. Suresh Sivanandam (President - HR & IR) and other senior executives were present at the event. Village leaders, beneficiaries and Zuari Cement employees attended the inauguration function.
About Zuari Cement
Zuari Cement is part of the worldwide Italcementi Group, the fifth largest cement producer in the world. Zuari Cement has a total cement manufacturing capacity of 6 million tons in India, which includes two manufacturing units at Sitapuram and Yerraguntla, along with a grinding centre at Chennai. Zuari cement is developing a project of 3 million ton per year cement plant in north Karnataka and a large grinding unit is also being erected at Sholapur in Maharashtra. A cement terminal is being developed at Kochi, Kerala.
In line with the group's global focus on quality and environment, Zuari Cement's manufacturing units are ISO 50001: 2011, ISO: 9001 and ISO: 14001 Certified. Zuari Cement has been adjudged as 'Outstanding Company' in cement sector, at the 4th EPC World Awards 2013. Zuari Cement has been recognised as a 'Power Brand' for the second consecutive year in 2013. Earlier in 2011, the company was awarded 'Master Brand' by the CMO council Asia.
Website: www.zuaricements.com
Media Contact: Jacob Mathew, [email protected], +91-80-41194408, Head - Image & Communication, Zuari Cement Ltd.
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