Sterlite Copper kicks off Coastal Livelihood Project

Aug. 26, 2011 - PRLog -- Tuticorin : Sterlite Copper kicked off its Coastal Livelihood Project (CLP) recently. In a function organised at St.Lasalle Community College, Mr.R.Rajasekarapandy, Head – Corporate Social Responsibility, Sterlite Copper inaugurated the project in the presence of Rev.Fr.A.Lazar, Parish Priest, Pudukkottai.

Mechanic AC & Refrigeration, Electrical Technician, Diploma in Desktop Publishing Operator & Tally, Tailoring & hand embroidery, Electrician training, Beautician & Cosmetics, Diploma in Fashion Designing & Garment Making, Plumbing training and Motor rewinding course are the certificate courses offered through this project.

200 students will be benefitted through this project this year and only 25 % of the course fee will be paid by them for studying the courses. The rest 75 % will be contributed by Sterlite Copper. Sterlite will be spending Rs 14 lakh for this project.

The aim of the project is to create employability among the coastal youth in the district.

Sterlite Copper is implementing CLP for the last six years with the objective of providing alternate employment opportunities for the coastal youth. Last year, 84% of the students were employed and their average monthly income is Rs 4000.

Mr.R.Rajasekarapandy also inaugurated the training hall of St.Lasalle Community College.

Rev.Bro.Christopher, President, Delegation of India and Bro.Arulsamy, Correspondent, St.Lasalle Community College were present during the event.

Cut Line : Mr.R.Rajasekarapandy, Head – Corporate Social Responsibility inaugurating the training hall of St.Lasalle Community College.

For further information, please contact: Sundar Raj
Head - Public Relations
Sterlite Copper   
sundar.raj@vedanta.co.in
Tel:  +91 461 661 2926

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