CASE Launches 'Shilpi' to Train Youth in Backhoe Servicing

18 Jul 2025 CW Team

CASE Construction Equipment, a CNH brand, has launched Project Shilpi to provide skill training in backhoe loader servicing to underprivileged youth. This CSR initiative targets ITI and diploma holders aged 18 and above, offering a three-month programme including theoretical and hands-on practical training.

"Project Shilpi addresses a critical gap in the construction equipment industry by preparing youth with job-ready skills in backhoe loader servicing," said Kavita Sah, India CSR Head at CNH.

The curriculum includes a boot camp, 26 hours of online training, 520 hours of hands-on learning, and a third-party certification. Outreach includes rural campaigns to recruit eligible candidates.

The initiative supports the Government's Skill India Mission and SDGs 8 and 10, helping build a certified talent pipeline for India’s growing construction industry.

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