Mr. A M Naik recently inaugurated the 118-capacity ‘Mukul Boys Hostel’ at the Anil Naik Technical Training Centre in Kharel, near Navsari. A similar capacity ‘Pratiksha Girls Hostel’ was inaugurated in December 2021. Both hostels and the training centre form part of the expansive Maninagar Education Campus which will be a boon for youths from the districts in the region, especially from far-off villages.

The Anil Naik Technical Training Centre, set up by the Naik Charitable Trust, is the first institute to introduce the concept of skill training for school drop-outs in south Gujarat. Since inception, over 3600 students, including 1100 girls have graduated from the Centre. The NSDC-accredited centre has a placement rate of over 90%.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Naik said: “High quality skill-training can be a social game changer. It opens doors to opportunity for youths of both genders and is the key to sustainable progress. This Training Centre is performing an excellent function, and will continue to make a difference to the young men and women of the community.”