- A joint initiative by Tata Steel Foundation and the Government of Odisha
Kalinganagar, June 23, 2025: The Multi Skill Development Centre (MSDC), Danagadi, a joint initiative by Tata Steel Foundation and the Government of Odisha, marks a key milestone in its journey to empower local youth with the first batch of students starting for their on-the-job training at an event organised at the Multi-Skill Development Centre, Danagadi on Monday.
The flag-off event was attended by senior officials of Tata Steel, Neelachal Ispat Nigam, Tata Steel Foundation and Astron Institute of Social Sciences.
Ahead of the completion of the classroom training scheduled on July 23, 2025, all the 61 students will begin on-the-job training at leading hospitals in Bhubaneswar and Jajpur, including Care Hospital, Sunshine Hospital, Manipal Hospital, and Tata Steel Medica. This marks an important step in their professional journey and reflects the centre’s commitment to bridging the gap between skill development and real-world employment.
Established in December 2024, the centre aims to provide industry-relevant skills to underprivileged youth, helping them gain employment and lead financially independent lives.
In its first phase, Tata Steel Foundation partnered with Astron Institute of Social Sciences, Gurgaon, to offer one-year diploma programmes in the healthcare sector. These include training for Radiology Technicians, Dialysis Technicians, and Medical Laboratory Technicians, roles that are both in demand and essential to society.
The curriculum follows a balanced approach, with six months of theory and skill lab sessions, followed by six months of hands-on clinical training at well-known hospitals in Jajpur and Bhubaneswar. The centre is equipped with modern skill labs featuring simulators and real-time diagnostic machines, ensuring students receive strong practical exposure.
