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Skill Development

Apprentice (NAPS) Programme

Blue Star continues its commitment to the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), offering students from diploma and degree programmes a blend of academic learning and on-the-job training. Apprentices receive valuable workplace experience and a certificate after at least three months of service, with stipends that exceed the minimum wages for unskilled labour in each state. Part of the stipend costs is covered by Blue Star CSR. The Company conducts workshops at all its factory locations to enhance the soft skills of NAPS trainees, preparing them for industry readiness every year.

Vocational Training Programme

Blue Star partners with various institutions to provide vocational training in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Service (AC&R), as well as Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) fields. The programme includes setting up training facilities, developing a curriculum, and delivering lectures. Employees volunteer to teach and support students.

As an active partner of the Government of India’s ‘Skill India’ initiative, Blue Star is an important stakeholder in vocational training initiatives in the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Service (AC&R) and Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) through meaningful partnerships with NGOs, industry bodies, and other like-minded corporate bodies across India. Blue Star helps with:

• Customised classrooms and labs
• Development of curriculum and training the trainers
• Upgradation of labs
• Quality of teaching
• Faculty fees
• Guest lectures

Other Skill Development Programme

Blue Star is proud to support skill development programmes in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to empowering local youth. The Company has successfully trained unemployed youth through various vocational skills training programmes. This comprehensive training curriculum includes various trades like bar-bending, cooking, baking, and operating backhoe loaders. These programmes are designed to enhance employability and provide sustainable livelihood opportunities. By equipping participants with practical skills, Blue Star aims to bridge the gap between education and employment. The hands-on training ensures that everyone is job-ready and confident. The Company believes that such initiatives contribute significantly to community development and economic growth. Blue Star is committed to making a positive change through its continuous support of such skill development programmes.

Affirmative Action

Blue Star is committed to directly conducting and supporting initiatives that ensure an equal footing for socially and economically disadvantaged sections in India, especially the SC/ST communities. As part of its CSR initiatives, Blue Star actively participates in the Affirmative Action Agenda of CII and has contributed to the Development of Dalit Entrepreneurs by promoting supplier diversity, imparting management techniques and mentoring. The Company is also an active member of the CII-WR Sub Committee on CSR and Affirmative Action, and contributes regularly to industry initiatives in this regard. A part of the Company’s vendor development programme is also well aligned towards exercising and promoting affirmative action.

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