Last Updated on March 27, 2026 5:25 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ
National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UltraTech Cement Limited to strengthen skill development and capacity building in the construction sector. Ministry of Commerce and Industry said that the partnership is aimed at capacity building of civil engineers, ready-mix concrete professionals, contractors, construction workers, and masons and will focus on structured training and certification programmes across the country.
The training will cover key areas such as material quality testing, concrete mix proportioning, durability, and sustainable construction practices. It will support the development of a skilled workforce capable of meeting the requirements of the country’s growing infrastructure and housing sectors. Director General, NCB, Dr L. P. Singh, and Head (Technical Services) of UltraTech Cement Limited, Er. Rahul Goel were present at the signing of the agreement at NCB, Ballabgarh. Speaking on the occasion, Dr L. P. Singh, Director General, NCB, said that the collaboration is expected to contribute to capacity building in the construction sector. He expressed confidence that a large number of professionals and workers would be trained over the next three to five years under this initiative.