The George Telegraph Training Institute was founded on May 16, 1920, in response to the pressing issue of unemployment. As a registered trust focused on human resource development tailored to the needs of Indian industry, it stands as one of the pioneers of education in India.
During this period, just after World War I, the agrarian economy faced a recession while industrial growth in India was accelerating. The rising urbanization was improving educational access for a larger youth population, leading to heightened expectations for job security and career advancement. However, the education available was not oriented towards employment, leaving many unprepared to meet the demands of the rapidly evolving Indian industry. This gap contributed to a significant employment crisis.
In response, a few institutes emerged, primarily focused on training individuals in commercial trades, offering courses in shorthand and typing. However, these efforts fell short of meeting industrial needs. Mr. Haripada Dutta, a visionary with keen commercial insight, recognized the seriousness of the situation and established the George Telegraph Training Institute to address this overlooked challenge.
George Telegraph Training Institute understood the need for training the youth of the country in telegraphy which was then being introduced in the Indian sub-continent and was rising in demand as one of the most effective method of communication in the years to come. Some of the prevalent courses during that phase were: Telegraphy Railway Coaching, Guard, Assistant Station Master's Diploma etc.
Within a brief period of establishment, George Telegraph was recognized as a centre of excellence by diverse bodies such as the British Army, the British Railway Board, Ministry of Communications-Government of India, Department of Labour- Government of India, Railway Board, New Delhi, Maritime Authorities and various Chambers of Commerce.
Today it offers a more comprehensive range of training programs in the fields of electronics engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, commercial practice, communicative studies and computer software through a network of more than 50 centres in eastern India.George Telegraph is one of the pioneers of Industrial Training in India. Established on May 16, 1920, it is a registered trust, dedicated to the cause of developing India's huge demographic dividend into a world-beating advantage and in producing absolutely employable youths.
