Dalmia Bharat Foundation and Red Carpet Join Hands to Empower Women Through Skill Training in the Automotive Sector

 

Midnapore : In a significant step towards empowering women through skill development, Dalmia Bharat Foundation (DBF), the CSR arm of Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd., signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Red Carpet Learning Institute a leading training and skilling partnerat Noida, New Delhi today. The collaboration falls under DBF’s flagship initiative DIKSHa (Dalmia Institute of Knowledge and Skill Harnessing), which focuses on equipping youth and women with industry-relevant skills. As part of this partnership, DBF and Red Carpet Learning Institute will jointly train 300 women across 10 batches for job roles in the automotive sector, focusing on three specialized roles: Automotive Showroom Host, Automotive Tele-Caller, and Two-Wheeler Service Assistant.

 

The initiative, set to roll out in Assam, West Bengal, and Jharkhand, aims to enhance employability for women from underserved backgrounds. Training will commence in August 2025 and conclude by the end of the year 2025 with counseling support provided to encourage participation. Eligible candidates must be 18 years or older and have passed Class 10. The expected minimum monthly wage is around Rs.10000, helping women secure sustainable entry-level jobs in the sector.

 

The MoU was formally signed between Mr. Ashok Kumar Gupta, CEO, Dalmia Bharat Foundation, and Mr. Bitan Roy, Partner, Red Carpet Learning Institute.

 

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Ashok Kumar Gupta, CEO, Dalmia Bharat Foundation said: “At Dalmia Bharat, we are committed to building a more inclusive and skilled workforce for India. Our partnership with Red Carpet Learning Institute underlines this commitment - bringing together practical training, industry relevanceand a shared vision to support women to build sustainable careers and become active contributors to their communities.”

 

Mr. Bitan Roy, Partner, Red Carpet Learning Institute, added: “We are pleased to partner with Dalmia Bharat Foundation in this important initiative that places women at the forefront of India’s growing automotive sector. At Red Carpet Learning Institute, our focus has always been on delivering practical, industry-aligned training that leads to real jobs.”

 

The training centres will be fully equipped with classroom infrastructure, computer labs, and projectors, meeting the standards set by the Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC). Assessments will be conducted in three phases: an online test after the first month, a second online assessment after 90% of the course (by an external agency), and a final physical assessment at the training center post-course completion.The initiative aims to offer 90% placement assistance, with trainees expected to be placed within 50 days of completing the course.

 

DBF, through its DIKSHa initiative, continues to champion impactful programs that bridge the gap between skill development and sustainable livelihoods at the grassroots. With a sharp focus on women empowerment and inclusive growth, DIKSHa trained 23,624 till date, with more than 50% of them being women. The initiative remains central to DBF’s mission of building resilient, self-reliant communities.