Initiative aims to empower women ITI students with future-ready manufacturing and entrepreneurship skills
Balrampur Foundation, in collaboration with Balrampur Bioyuga vertical of Balrampur Chini Mills Limited, and ITI Mohammadi, has launched “Building Skills. Transforming Futures Balrampur Bioyug Bioplastic 3D Printing Project”-A women focused skill development Programme, in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, designed to equip young women with advanced manufacturing skills through 3D printing technology. VAP 3D has joined the initiative as the knowledge and technical partner.
The initiative, envisioned by Ms. Avantika Saraogi, Executive Director, Balrampur Chini Mills Limited, aims to empower women students from ITI by enabling access to next generation manufacturing technologies like 3D printing using Bioyug PLA. The programme focuses on hands on learning, digital skills, and application-based training that can support both industrial employment and small-scale entrepreneurial opportunities, while promoting economic independence and technological inclusion. Speaking about the initiative, Avantika Saraogi, Executive Director, Balrampur Chini Mills Limited said, “Technology-led skilling has the power to transform lives and create meaningful opportunities for young women. 3D printing is rapidly emerging as a key technology across industries worldwide, from healthcare and aerospace to consumer products, creating demand for future-
ready manufacturing skills. Through this initiative, we aim to empower women ITI students with hands-on exposure to next-generation technologies like 3D printing using Bioyug PLA, while building industry-relevant capabilities that can open pathways for employment, micro-entrepreneurship, and participation in home-scale industries. We believe programmes like these can play an important role in advancing economic independence and technological inclusion among rural women.” The programme is being implemented through a structured Train-the-Trainer (TTT) model, led by VAP 3D. Trainers underwent intensive learning sessions covering machine operations, slicing software including Bambu Studio, basic design using TinkerCAD, and AI-assisted tools to ensure strong technical capability and long-term sustainability of the project. The trainers also demonstrated strong learning agility and engagement throughout the programme.
The two trainers, Mr. Sonu Prajati and Ms. Rachna Kumari, will lead the student training programme. The pilot batch will include 20 girl students, with training focused on practical applications, hands-on learning, employability, and participation in advanced manufacturing. The initiative also seeks to encourage women-led micro-entrepreneurship and greater participation in technology-driven industries.
The project infrastructure includes advanced 3D printers, laptops, Bioyug PLA materials, dryers, enclosures, and supporting equipment, all of which have been installed and made operational at ITI Mohammadi. With this initiative, Balrampur Foundation continues its commitment towards community development, youth empowerment, and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities through education and skill development.
