Jaquar Group Trains Over 300 Plumbers Pan-India on World Youth Skill Day
NEW DELHI, July 14, 2018/PRNewswire/ --
Supports the government's Skill India initiative by training, skill development and empowerment of trained labour
Jaquar Group, the leading 'complete bathroom and lighting' solutions company with a presence in over 45 countries, announced the skill development and training of over 300 plumbers on World Youth Skill Day on 15th July.
The training will be imparted to these plumbers through 10 specialized training centres which are spread across India. The centres will train unemployed youth in specialized skill sets and develop them as trained plumbers.
With nearly 60 years of experience in the bathroom industry, Jaquar Group as part of its CSR initiative has undertaken plumber training as a core agenda. The Programme would not only help the plumbers generate livelihood but will also support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Skill India initiative.
Mr. Rajesh Mehra, Promoter & Director, Jaquar Group said, "There is a lack of skilled workforce in plumbing in India and with the poised growth of real estate, this shortage needs to be addressed. Jaquar Group is trying in meet the need of the hour and empower today's youth.
He further added, "Skill development is also an important initiative driven by the Government and we believe that our effort of training plumbers will support their overall vision."
As part of the programme, individuals will be imparted the skills of a trained plumber through on ground teaching and execution of mock instances. The training will be on 80-20 concept; 20% of theory & 80% of practical. It will encompass teaching on safety measures and fittings of high-tech bathing fittings including showers and wellness products. Once the training is completed, the plumbers will also be given an opportunity to be part of the Jaquar Group community.
About Jaquar Group
Jaquar Group is a rapidly growing multi-diversified 'Complete Bathroom and Lighting Solutions' brand with a turnover of INR 3123 Crores in 2017-18 and expected to reach INR 3900 Crores in 2018-19. The Group has been built on the platform of highest quality standards, aesthetics and with the intent of providing world class products. Conceived way back in 1960, Jaquar Group is an undisputed market leader in the organized bath fittings category and is one of the fastest growing bathroom and lighting brands in the world with presence in 45 countries across Europe, Middle East, Asia- Pacific, Africa and the SAARC region. Today it caters to various socio-economic segments with brands such as Artize in the luxury category, Jaquar in the premium and Essco in the value segments. The group is aiming to reach the turnover of $1 billion by 2022. For more information - https://jaquar.com/products/
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