The Tata Group is planning to hire 4,000 women technicians from Uttarakhand to work at its component manufacturing and assembly plants in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. This recruitment drive will be conducted under the frameworks of the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) and the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS). On Monday, the Tata Group communicated the details of this initiative to the Uttarakhand state’s planning department, aligning with the state government's ongoing efforts, spearheaded by Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami, to enhance employment prospects for young residents. The recruitment drive will target Tata's facilities in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, and Kolar, Karnataka. Eligibility for this opportunity varies depending on the scheme: candidates who have completed their class 10 or 12 education qualify for NAPS, while those with qualifications from class 10, class 12, or an ITI diploma are eligible for NATS. Testing will be used in the selection process, and those that pass will be hired as shop floor technicians. The Tata Group is committed to offering more than just employment. Selected candidates will receive a fixed salary, along with essential benefits including accommodation, food, and transportation. The women hired under this initiative will be employed under the Apprenticeship Act of 1961, and their appointment letters will be issued based on their qualifications as per NAPS and NATS regulations. According to the letter from Tata Group, the recruited women will play a vital role as shop floor technicians, where they will be responsible for operating advanced automated machinery used in precision electronics assembly. The company is committed to ensuring that all the technicians’ needs, such as accommodation, food, and transportation, are adequately provided as part of their employment package. This recruitment drive not only aligns with the Tata Group's growth strategy but also supports the Uttarakhand government's mission to create substantial job opportunities for its youth, particularly women, in a competitive and evolving industrial landscape.