PEDDAPALLI: Classrooms have been locked up in the government-run Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in Peddapalli district due to water seepage. Since the rooms are dilapidated and the ceilings are on the verge of collapse, classes are now conducted in workshops, with both practicals and lectures taking place in the same space.
Established in 1964, Peddapalli ITI is one of the oldest government institutes in the region and has provided training for students who have later found jobs in organisations such as Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), NTPC, Kesoram Cement Factory and other industries in Ramagundam.
However, the ITI, which spans 20 acres, is now in bad shape. The institution is facing a teaching and practical staff crunch, with only 17 members on duty against the required 25. It also lacks adequate furniture for students. There are no restroom facilities for male students, who are forced to relieve themselves in open areas.
Over the past decade, the institute has received no funds for machinery maintenance, including oil purchases. But the current government is providing funding for ITI improvements as part of its skill development initiative, said training officer N Mallikarjuna Swamy.
Principal B Venkat Reddy said: “Admission process is ongoing for 472 seats this academic year. Training is being provided in trades such as electrician, fitter, mechanic, motor vehicle machinist, turner, electronics mechanic and welder.”
An Advanced Technology Centre (ATC) is under construction in collaboration with Tata and the state government. The ATC will offer advanced trades such as Advanced CN Machining Technician. Artisan using advanced tools, Industrial Robotics, Digital Manufacturing Technician, Mechanical Electric Vehicle, Basic Designer and Virtual Verifier and Manufacturing process control and automation. As part of the ATC, two electric vehicles (trolley autos) were delivered to the ITI on Friday.
No classrooms or washrooms
Staff crunch, with only 17 members on duty against the required 25
Classrooms locked up due to water seepage, ceilings on verge of collapse. Classes now conducted in workshops
No washrooms for boys
No funds for machinery maintenance
Things looking up?
Govt is providing funding for ITI improvements as part of skill development initiative, says training officer
Advanced Technology Centre (ATC) under construction, with 2 electric vehicles delivered to ITI on Friday
Collector recently visited the institute, sanctioned development works including an RO plant