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Bharat Petroleum to Invest ₹100 Crore in Skill Development Centre in Kalamassery
KOCHI, India – November 8, 2025 – Bharat Petroleum Limited-Kochi Refinery (BPCL-KR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a state-of-the-art skill development center in Kalamassery, Kerala. The ₹100 crore investment will create an institute focused on providing industry-relevant skills to students and job seekers in the region.
The center, announced by Minister for Industries P. Rajeeve, will be located on 4.50 acres of land provided by Travancore Cochin Chemicals (TCC) adjacent to the Container Terminal Road. The institute aims to serve the industrial hub of Kalamassery, with proximity to companies like FACT, TCC, BPCL, and Cochin Shipyard Limited.
The institute will span 1.10 lakh sq. ft. and offer courses in areas such as advanced welding with robotics, precision manufacturing, robotics and automation, electric home automation, industrial transportation, water management, modern plumbing, advanced computing, climate and environment management, media and entertainment, and smart manufacturing. Course durations will range from three to six months, with an annual capacity of approximately 1,600 enrollments. The center is expected to have recurring annual costs of ₹10 crore for student accommodation, food, and uniforms. The institute will collaborate with skill development organizations like ASAP and NTTF.
The signing ceremony was attended by key officials including Industries department Principal Secretary A.P.M. Mohammed Hanish, BPCL chairman Sanjay Khanna, and District Collector G. Priyanka.
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