In order to reach out to a larger section of the society for skill training and entrepreneurship development, CSIR- National Metallurgical Lab (NML) is organising training programs under the aegis of CSIR Integrated Skill Training Initiatives.
The focus of this training programme is to recycle and generate employment through e-waste product as it is of no use once out of service and is thrown as waste and that turns to be hazardous garbage.
The workshop started today withh 22 participants from across the country. Ideas like extraction of metals from phones, laptops and other electronics in an organised
sector and creating employment by rag pickers and developing research and development units are some of the ideas that were discussed on the first day of the four day workshop. While welcoming the gathering, Dr. Mita Tarafder, Chief Scientist, CSIR-NML talked about the outcome of this programme and how the participants will be benefitted. She also gave the brief description about the four days training programme.
Dr. D Bandhopadyay, Head-Materials Engineering Division, CSIR-NML, welcomed the participants and appreciated them for coming to CSIR-NML to attend this four days training programme during 12-15 March 2019.
Dr. S.K. Das, Acting Director, CSIR-NML focused on enhancement of knowledge and skills. He also emphasized on segregation of e-waste rather than making it more complex. He also underlined that we should not burn as it is not good for nature aspects.
He also pulled attraction towards and untouched topic on landfills, as it make the soil toxic. Dr. A. Mitra, Chief Scientist, CSIR-NML informed that this programme is conducted by the Government of India throughout the nation with an expectation of futuristic thought of elite management of e-waste and turning it into monetary gain.
Dr. Sanjay Kumar, Sr. Principal Scientist, CSIR-NML briefly described about the umbrella programme.
He also kept his valuable verdicts on crises through e-waste and the technological gap. After the inaugural session, there was an interactive session between the participants which was followed by lab visit and group discussion.
