South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) launched the Multi-Skill Development Institute (MSDI) in the old CETI building in Gevra, taking a significant initiative towards providing modern and employment-oriented skills to local youth. The chief guest at the event was Biranchi Das, Director (Human Resources), SECL. Established at a cost of approximately ₹6.86 crore, this state-of-the-art training center will provide training to local youth in various industry-oriented trades, benefiting approximately 1,260 youth.

Operated in collaboration with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), the institute aims to bridge the gap between education and employment, develop skilled human resources to meet the needs of industries, and provide better employment and self-employment opportunities to youth.

The programme was attended by General Manager, Gevra Area, Sanjay Mishra, General Manager (CSR), Ajay Behera, Nodal Officer of National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Yashodhar Singh, along with senior SECL officials and employees.

MSDI will play a vital role in the social and economic development of mining-affected areas by providing skill training to local youth as per the requirements of the industry, providing them with respectable employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.