In Gadchiroli, where distance and disadvantage have often limited access to technical education, the University Institute of Technology (UIT) is creating a new baseline of opportunity. Spread across a 170-acre campus and supported through a ₹25 crore CSR investment by Lloyds Metals & Energy Limited (LMEL), UIT currently runs free diploma programmes for tribal & local youth with 60 students enrolled, covering disciplines aligned to modern industry needs—and with BTech admissions planned from July 2026 under Gondwana University.
One more remarkable step in the journey of UIT was witnessed when a MoU was signed by Curtin University with Gondwana University on 7th May 2025 at Raj Bhavan Mumbai, in the presence of Hon’ble Governor, CM, state leaders and Lloyds management.
The journey of UIT carries national and state-level encouragement as well. President Droupadi Murmu laid the foundation stone on July 5, 2023, signalling the importance of quality education in India’s tribal heartlands.
More recently, Hon’ble Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated UIT on December 27, 2025, in the presence of Mr. B. Prabhakaran, Managing Director – LMEL and Lloyds Infinite Foundation, marking a milestone moment for the district and its youth.
For Lloyds Infinite Foundation, this institution represents more than infrastructure—it represents continuity, confidence, and careers. With a model designed to remove barriers, UIT supports learners with essential enablers like residential facilities and structured pathways that prepare them for high-value roles, not just entry-level jobs.
Sharing his perspective on what this shift means for the region, B. Prabhakaran, Managing Director of Lloyds Metals and Director of Lloyds Infinite Foundation, said, “UIT reflects our belief that Gadchiroli can become a hub of skilled manpower, high-quality education and sustainable development. When local youth get access to the right learning and exposure, they don’t just find jobs—they build careers that change the trajectory of entire families.”
As UIT grows, it strengthens a powerful idea: real development is not imported—it is built locally, by enabling local talent with world-class education. Through Lloyds Infinite Foundation and LMEL, the goal remains clear—create pathways where potential is recognised early, nurtured well, and converted into lifelong opportunity in Gadchiroli.
