Nice Technologies Ltd Supports 10th Lighthouse In Pune
Kothrud, 27th January 2022: Nice Technologies Ltd announced its support to the 10th Lighthouse for underprivileged youth, which is being set up through the PMC partnership with Pune City Connect, a prominent NGO.
This Lighthouse comprises 3 training rooms, a counselling room and one self-learning space and is fully equipped with laptops, wifi and a video wall. It is expected that every year, 250 youth from low-income communities in Kothrud will be equipped with skills and have access to livelihood opportunities.
The Lighthouse at Kothrud has been launched under a unique PPP model for skilling and livelihood in the city. Whilst Pune Municipal Corporation is providing the location and capital assets, the Lighthouse will be managed by Pune City Connect (PCC), with all operational expenses covered by Nice Technologies Ltd. as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. This is a multi-year partnership targeting to work with youth between the ages of 18-30 living in Kothrud & surrounding communities.
PMC and PCC have collaborated in this pioneering Public Private Partnership since 2016 and Lighthouse Centers have been established so far in Aundh, Hadapsar, Warje, Yerawada, Bhawani Peth, Bibwewadi, Tingre Nagar, Janta Vasahat, Kasba Peth and Wadgaon Sheri. These centers provide the underprivileged youth of Pune a chance to explore new possibilities, enhance their skills and pursue a meaningful career. The Lighthouses have reported excellent outcomes over the last 5 years. 11500 youth have completed their skilling and 7500 youth have secured jobs, most of them for the first time. The Lighthouse employs a unique model by which no livelihood aspiration is denied. 70% of the training is done within the centre and the rest at the training locations of skilling partners who have been appointed through the city.
On Jan 13, Mayor of PMC Murlidhar Mohol, CEO of Lighthouse communities foundation Ruchi Mathur and representatives of NICE Technologies Ltd. Mr. Awan Roy and Mr. Tripati Gupta interacted with Lighthouse youth and motivated them.
Speaking at this event, Mayor of Pune Municipal Corporation, Murlidhar Mohol said “We are happy that this unique model of livelihood development has been a success. With 10 Lighthouses all across the city, youth from every corner have access to skilling and livelihood opportunities. This program is one of PMC’s key initiatives for socio-economic transformation in Pune’s low-income communities”.
Awan Roy, Vice President (Head of NICE India) said “The Lighthouse is an extension of our ongoing efforts towards the city’s socio-economic transformation. We are particularly keen that youth from underprevilidged communities are able to improve their lives through this Lighthouse and are delighted to support this initiative”.
Further Tripati Gupta, Senior Manager India GTC operation , NICE India said, “We welcome the PPP model & are delighted to support this initiative, as we believe in equal opportunities of skilling & livelihood for all. We wish this project and all the beneficiaries success. “
Speaking at the launch, Pune City Connect CEO Ms. Ruchi Mathur said “With the support of PMC and Pune corporates, the ambition is to establish 15 such Lighthouses and ensure that the dream of a Digital and Skilled Pune comes true. We thank NICE Technologies Ltd. and all our donors and invite more corporates in Pune to partner in this endeavour.”
