CASE Construction Equipment, a CNH brand, has launched Project Shilpi, a CSR initiative to train youth in backhoe loader maintenance and servicing. The programme targets ITI and diploma holders from economically weaker sections, aiming to address the skill gap in the construction equipment servicing sector. 

 “At CASE, we believe in enabling communities through skills that transform lives... Through this initiative, we aim to strengthen India’s technical workforce while empowering individuals to achieve socio-economic independence,” said Kavita Sah, India CSR Head, CNH. 

 The three-month training includes a boot camp, 26 hours of online theory, and 520 hours of hands-on learning. Participants will receive third-party certification and training in safety, servicing, and communication. 

 Aligned with the Skill India Mission and UN SDGs 8 and 10, the project strengthens the construction industry’s service ecosystem while promoting inclusive growth.