30-05-2025
Madurai corpn signs MoU to launch skill centre for differently-abled
Madurai: Madurai corporation, in collaboration with Chennai Mission and MS Chellamuthu Trust, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Friday to establish a skill development centre and canteen for people with disabilities, especially those with mental health conditions and developmental challenges.
The MoU was signed at Arignar Anna Maligai in the presence of state minister for information technology and digital services, Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, and Madurai mayor Indrani Ponvasanth. The agreement was signed by Rama Subramanian, founder of MS Chellamuthu Trust, and Madurai corporation commissioner Chitra Vijayan.
The centre and canteen will be set up at the Anna Maligai premises and at Jhansi Rani Park respectively.
The initiative aims to provide livelihood opportunities through vocational training in hospitality, food preparation, and service sectors. Chennai Mission will offer technical support and training modules based on similar successful models in Chennai.
This initiative is also part of the ongoing Happy Schooling project in corporation schools and the trust's mental health outreach. Training is expected to begin by the last week of July, with experienced chefs and supervisors leading the programme, said corporation officials.
