Building on the successful launch of the "SAKSHAM" Skill Development Initiative at CIPET Lucknow, Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL) has now extended the program to CIPET Hajipur, Vaishali, Bihar. With the introduction of two new training batches, the initiative aims to empower 80 unemployed youth from the District Begusarai, Bihar with industry-relevant skills that will enhance their employability and open doors to sustainable career opportunities.  This initiative is part of HURL’s Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER) commitments, designed to bridge the skill gap and provide structured vocational training. The SAKSHAM project targets the training of 320 youth across HURL’s operational areas, including Gorakhpur, Barauni, and Dhanbad. The training is being conducted at CIPET centres in Lucknow, Varanasi, Ranchi, and Hajipur, focusing on two specialized fields: Machine Operator - Plastic Processing & Injection Moulding.  The inauguration ceremony at CIPET Hajipur was attended by S P Mohanty, Managing Director, HURL, Sanjay Gupta - BUH, HURL, alongside Sanjay Chaudhary, Principal Director, CIPET Hajipur, and senior officials from both organizations. The event featured a lamp-lighting ceremony and the distribution of training kits to the participants, marking the start of their skill development journey. During his address, S P Mohanty underscored the importance of equipping youth with practical, industry-focused skills, ensuring they can pursue stable employment and contribute to the economic progress of their communities. “At HURL, we believe in empowering the youth with skills that lead to real employment opportunities. Our collaboration with CIPET Hajipur is a step towards creating a stronger, more capable workforce that can drive local and national development,” says SP Mohanty, MD, HURL. For the youth of District Begusari, Bihar, this initiative presents a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on training in a growing industry. The fully residential training program ensures that candidates can focus on learning without financial burden, making it a transformative experience for those seeking to enhance their skills and career prospects. Through this initiative, HURL and CIPET Hajipur are not just providing technical training but also paving the way for economic empowerment, enabling local youth to build a secure future while contributing to the region’s industrial and economic growth.