Our Organization

Our Organization

NTTF

In 1959, Dr. Heinrich Hellstern, Director of Swiss NGO HEKS, initiated the establishment of a Technical Training institute in Nettur, Tellicherry, Kerala. This led to the formation of the Nettur Technical Training Foundation (NTTF) in 1963. Over the past 65 years, NTTF has grown into a leading institution, receiving technical support and knowledge transfer from Swiss industry and training institutions. NTTF remains committed to providing high-quality education and contributing to the development of skilled individuals and society.

Vision

To become a premier institution in technical training and education, creating the most sought after trainees through customer-focused programs that cater to the needs of our society.

Mission

Techno education for global competence.

Integrated Management System Policy

To train the youth in employable skills through holistic training To inculcate the culture of “Producing value during training and using that for society’s betterment” To be up-to-date with the technological developments To support industries and institutes in the dissemination of technical and industrial knowledge and skills.
  • To enhance the quality status of centers
  • To achieve training man-hours
  • To conserve energy and resources
  • To reduce waste generation
  • To ensure hazard-free work environment
  • To make compliance with EOHS legal and other requirements

Milestones

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1959

  • CSI Technical Training Institute started in Nettur, Tellicherry (Kerala) by Dr. Heinrich Hellstern (Swiss NGO HEKS).
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1963

  • The institute was formally registered as NTTF.
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1964

  • Dharwad Centre (Karnataka) inaugurated by Indira Gandhi.
  • Vellore Centre (Tamil Nadu) started along with NTTF Tool Room
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1978

  • Peenya Training Centre & started along with NTTF Tool Room (Bengaluru) established; HQ moved here.
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1983

  • School of Postgraduate Studies (SPG) started in Peenya, Bengaluru.
  • Tuticorin (SPIC partnership) started.
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1984

  • Gannavaram Centre (Andhra Pradesh) started.
  • First Non-Tool & Die program offere with start of Electronic City Centre (Bengaluru)
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1997

  • GKDITR Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) started.
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1998

  • Received the President’s Award for contributions to training people with disabilities.
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2000

  • SIT Tumakuru (Karnataka) started
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2001

  • OEN Kochi (Kerala) center started.
  • SPIC Tuticorin centers started.
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2003

  • R D Tata Technical Education Centre (Jamshedpur) started with Tata Steel.
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2005

  • J.N. Tata Technical Education Centre (Gopalpur, Odisha) started.
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2006

  • Became a training partner for Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.
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2008

  • JSW Bellary (Karnataka) center started.
  • ATTC Bardang (Sikkim) center started with MHRD, Government of India.
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2009

  • Ashok Leyland Pantnagar (Uttarakhand) center started.
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2010

  • Technocraft Murbad (Maharashtra) center started.
  • HBL Hyderabad started
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2012

  • NTTF Centre in Malappuram (Kerala) via Keltron Started.
  • NTTF Centre in Kuttippuram (Kerala) via Keltron Started.
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2013

  • Certified as a NEEM Agent.
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2014

  • Kumbakonam Centre (Tamil Nadu) started
  • Burma Mines (Jamshedpur) with Tata Steel started.
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2017

  • Belagavi Centre (Karnataka) started.
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2021

  • Trichy Centre (Tamil Nadu) started.
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2023

  • Pune (PNTC) Centre started
  • Chennai (SKPNTC) Centre started
  • Gadag (G-NTTF) started
  • NTTF Recognised as NCVET Awarding Body-Dual
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2024

  • Designated as a UNEVOC Centre, UNESCO’s designated centre for technical and vocational education and training (TVET).
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2025

  • Thanjavur Centre at SASTRA Deemed University started

Leadership

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Ravi Tennety

Managing Director
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NC Srivatsan

Chief Financial Officer
kalpana (1)

Kalpana GS

Vice President - Assessment & Evaluation
ayyappan (1)

R Ayyappan

Head Academics
shankar (1)

Shankar Ganigi

Head Faculty Development
uday (1)

Udaya Shetty

Head Syllabus & Infrastructure
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Chitra AB

VP Learn, Earn, Grow & Succeed.

Board of Directors

Mr. Ravi Tennety

Managing Director

Mr. Ragavachary Ramanujam

Chairman & Director

Mr. Aroon Raman

Director

Mr. R Srikanth

Director

Mrs. Indra Prem Menon

Director

Mr. Shrikrishna Kulkarni

Director

Dr. S. Vaidhyasubramaniam

Director

Board of Directors

N C Srivatsan

Chief Financial Officer

Ramachandran S

Advisor

Anand B

Vice President
Business Development & Placement Wing

Kalpana G S

Head
Assessment & Evaluation

Chitra A B

Vice President
L.E.G.S

Rajasekaran V

Head
Admissions

Shrinath M Bhandary

Sr.General Manager
Corporate Upskilling & Reskilling

C Geetha Bali 

Sr.General Manager
Human Resources

Jagadeesh Kumar K M

GM - Civil Projects

Giridhar S

GM - Learn & Earn

Shankar M Ganigi

Head - Awarding Body & Faculty Development

Suresh N

Advisor - Digital & CSR
Coordinator - Alumni Relations

Unit Heads & Zonal Leaders

Somanathan

Unit Head  - NEC
Electronic City

Rajasekaran V

Unit Head - BTC
Bangalore, Peenya

Preeta John

Unit Head - RNTC
Jamshedpur

VM. Saraswathi

Unit Head -  TTC
Tellicherry

Nidhin SS

Unit Head - PNTC
Pune

Anumita Sen Gupta

Unit Head - BNTC
Jamshedpur

Jiyaruddeen S

Unit Head - G-NTTF
Gadag

Joby Paul

Unit Head - MNTC
Murbad

A. Prashanth Kumar

Unit Head - SPG 
Bangalore

Mahidhar D

Unit Head - GTC
Gannavaram

Kanagaraj V

Unit Head - SKPNTC
Chennai

Sakthigopal R

Unit Head  - S-NTTF
Thanjavur

P Ganesan

Unit Head  - VTC
Vellore

Noble S Peter

Unit Head - DTC
DTC - Belur

Pankaj Kumar Gupta

Unit Head  - JNTC
Gopalpur, Odisha

Support Department

The NTTF has grown substantially with a strong footprint across India, having around 60 training centers including Corporate Partner centers. The NTTF Support Departments play a key role in managing the large student strength from the core training centers across all the NTTF centers. We also manage various custom-built training programs at our partner clients’ centers.

The support departments are located in Bangalore and are vital for the success of the organisation. Each of these departments is led by a head along with other team members who coordinate with the various training centers across India on a day-to-day basis.

The support departments are listed below:

  • Corporate Office
  • Assessment & Evaluation
  • Accounts & Finance
  • Human Resources Development
  • Business Development
  • Corporate Upskilling & Reskilling
  • Skill Development
  • Technology

Our CSR Activity

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NTTF partners with IOCL, BPCL, TATA Steel, Jindal Power, and HCL Foundation to offer a 6-month certification program for ITI students and various skill development courses in support of the Oil & Gas industry sector.
With a legacy of over 60 years, NTTF has been steadfast in its commitment to providing education to NCVET students. Our longstanding CSR initiatives have played a pivotal role in transforming the lives of countless individuals by offering them access to quality education and skill development opportunities.
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Paradada Paradadi Educational Society (PPES) is an NTTF CSR initiative focused on rural development through a free formal Diploma in Computer Education for girls, promoting independent thinking and providing placement-linked skill training.
NTTF has touched the lives of countless students, turning their dreams into remarkable realities. Now, it's your turn to join us on an exhilarating journey toward a future that shines brighter than ever before. Enroll with NTTF today and create a story worth cherishing for a lifetime.
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