Keonjhar ITI is top performer
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Keonjhar: The Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in Barbil has been awarded the title of top performing ITI in the eastern zone. The accolade was presented during the 10th anniversary celebration of the Skill India Mission, "Bharat SkillNxt", at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on July 22, a press release said.
Jayant Chaudhary, minister of skill development & entrepreneurship, presented the award to Samarth Verma, director of DTET, and Abhiram Roul, in-charge principal of ITI Barbil. The award recognises the institute's outstanding contribution to skill development and its role in empowering India's workforce.
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