Mobile skill training programme for paint applicators launched in Coimbatore

Smile Foundation and Berger Paints India Ltd. connected February 18, 2026 ( Wednesday) launched the ‘iTrain connected Wheels’ mobile accomplishment grooming programme successful Coimbatore.

According to the organisers, this is the 2nd specified task successful Tamil Nadu. The inaugural provides escaped upskilling to unorganised overgarment applicators by grooming them successful modern coating techniques, usage of mechanised equipment, wood polishing, decorative finishes, entrepreneurship and brushed skills. The grooming is delivered done a mobile portion equipped with audio-visual tools and applicable booths, enabling painters to be sessions adjacent their homes oregon workplaces.

Launched successful 2021, the programme is operational crossed 26 States and 3 Union Territories, covering 503 districts, including 51 aspirational districts. So far, 3.15 lakh overgarment applicators person been trained nether the initiative.

The organisers said the grooming facilities are designed arsenic gender-sensitive spaces and promote women painters to participate. Certified trainers with manufacture acquisition behaviour some theoretical and applicable sessions.