TLM Vadathorasalur Vocational Training Centre

TLM Regional Vocational Training Centre

Danish missionaries started a leprosy home in Vadathorasalur, in Villupuram district of Tamil Nadu, in 1916, with an annual grant of Rs 1,200 from Debendernath Mullick, a philanthropist in Kolkata. The Mission to Lepers (now, The Leprosy Mission Trust India) took over the leprosy home in 1925. It was converted into a hospital in 1949.

In 1996, The Leprosy Mission Trust India started a mini vocational training centre (VTC) in the hospital premises to provide vocational education to young boys and girls affected by leprosy. In 1998, it grew into a full-fledged VTC providing vocational education to young boys and girls cured of leprosy and whose parents/siblings are affected by leprosy.

COURSES OFFERED

Trades affiliated (NCVT/SCVT)

• Electrician
• Mechanic Motor Vehicle
• Sewing Technology
• Mechanic Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Central Plant
• Automobile mechanic

TAMIL NADU SKILL DEVELOPMENT COUNSELLING CERTIFICATION

• Sewing Machine Operator
• Self-Employed Tailor
• General Duty Assistant
• Geriatric Care
• Pharmacy Assistant

Non-formal Trades

• Solar Technician
• Tailoring
• Mechanic Refrigeration & AC Technician
• Automobile Service Asst Cum Technician
• Driving School
• Food Production

Facilities Available

• Occupational therapy assessments
• Self-care program
• Health education classes
• Safety program
• Barrier-free environment
• Group therapy
• Assistive Aids and appliances
• Counselling

Partnerships

Tata, Bosch, Chozha Mandalam Groups, Bajaj, Hyundai Chennai, Royal Enfield Chennai, Ashok Leyland Hosur, Texmo Pvt Ltd Coimbatore, TVS Lucas Puducherry, Rohith Spinners Erode, Vip clothing unit Erode, Yamaha motors vallam

No. of Seats

• Institutional – 125
• Community Based -170

Placement percentage

90%