NRFMTTI Signs MoU With Mahindra For Agri Machinery Training

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NRFMTTI Signs MoU With Mahindra For Agri Machinery Training

Agreements and MoU 4 min read

On 6 October 2023, Northern Region Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute (NRFMTTI), Hisar, Haryana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, Mumbai, one of India's leading manufacturers of tractors and agricultural machinery.

NRFMTTI comes under the control of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.

The MoU with Mahindra outlines a collaborative effort to offer comprehensive training programs that will prepare youth for the challenges and opportunities in the agricultural machinery industry.

Purpose of Agreement:

This strategic partnership aims to promote skill development among the youth, equipping them with the expertise required for careers in the field of agricultural mechanization.
To bridge the gap between the industry requirements and the skills possessed by the youth, and ultimately strengthen the workforce in the agricultural mechanization sector.

Key features of the agreement:

Industry-linked curriculum: The training curriculum will be designed to closely align with industry demands, ensuring that graduates are job-ready upon completion of their training.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Mahindra will develop world-class training facilities, laboratories and experienced faculty to ensure high-quality training for the enrolled students.
Skill Development Programme: NRFMTTI and leading agricultural machinery manufacturers will jointly design and implement skill development programs tailored to the specific needs of the agricultural machinery industry.
Internship and Placement Assistance: The partnership will facilitate internship opportunities for students within the manufacturing company, giving them practical exposure to real-world industry operations.
Additionally, manufacturers will actively participate in NRFMTTI's placement efforts, assisting in job placement for graduates.

Northern Region Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute (NRFMTTI):

NRFMTTI, Hisar is a public funded agriculture and farm training and testing institute.
It is one of the four such institutions established by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
It has provided training to students from all over India and more than 27 countries and an annual Krishi Darshan Expo is held at the institute in October.
Director of NRFMTTI, Hisar: Dr. Mukesh Jain

Central Agricultural Machinery Use Training Centre:

In 1955, to promote the adoption of mechanized farming, the Government of India initially established the Central Agricultural Machinery Use Training Center at Budhni, Madhya Pradesh.
Apart from this, three more regional Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institutes were established to provide services to all areas of the country.
These centers were established mainly in North, South and East regions.
- Regional Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute for Northern Region, Hisar (1963),
- Garladin (1983) in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh for the southern region and
- Biswanath Chariyali in Assam for the eastern region was established in (1990).