The George Telegraph Training Institute commenced operations in 1920 and since then it has been dedicated to the empowerment of youth through training in vocational trades. s a pioneer in the field, the Institute quickly gained a formidable reputation and its excellence in training was recognized by diverse authorities like the British Army, the Indian Defence Forces, Maritime Authorities, and the British Railway Board. The George Telegraph Training Institute is, at present imparting training to more than 25,000 students in more than 50 centers located in West Bengal, Agartala, Assam & Odisha. The Main Centre is at 136, B. B. Ganguly Street, Kolkata. The Institute is a training partner of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). NSDC is a non-profit Company under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India. The courses available at all centers are NSDC affiliated.