The Solapur Power & Industrial Training Institute (SPITI) set up by NTPC in collaboration with NPTI has become operational.
Built at a cost of Rs37 crore, the Institute at Fatatewadi is adjacent to NTPC’s Rs 9395 crore, 1320 MW capacity Solapur Super Thermal Power project that will be commissioned in 2016-17.
SPITI has a capacity to train 600 students in 3 ITI courses of Welder, Fitter & Electrician, while trades of Wireman, Instrument mechanic & computer operator are to be added soon. Courses for power sector specialities such as High Pressure Welding are also offered. The institute’s infrastructure includes 12 furnished classrooms, library, computer centre, drafting hall, eight workshops with necessary tools, office, canteen and sports complex. An auditorium is also being constructed.
Work on the residential complex and a hostel for students has begun.