The Huntsman’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, under Huntsman Textile Effects, provided 10 students of Industrial Training Institute (ITI) at Padra, Baroda, a scholarship of Rs.10,000 each to empower the youth. Huntsman Textile Effects is a global provider of dyes, chemicals and digital inks for textile-related industries and the scholarship aligns with its long-term initiative.

According to a press release, the 10 selected students who received scholarship are residents of Umraya and Luna villages and the scholarship seeks to empower youth with trade and survival skills to support their livelihood.

The scholarship was given under DGET (Directorate General of Employment and Training), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and the Union Government to successfully train and make the students better individuals.

Kavishwar Kalambe, Site Director, Huntsman Textile Effects, while presenting the scholarship said, “These students are our future leaders, and their success and empowerment are growth of the entire village. Huntsman is proud to be able to support such initiatives for this community.”