A Study on the Effectiveness of the Employee Training and Development Programmes at Bhel Trichy – An Analysis

In public sector organizations, understanding the impact of employee training programmes is essential forenhancing workforce competence, operational efficiency, and overall organizational productivity. As publicsector units increasingly adopt new technologies and modern management practices, the effectiveness oftraining becomes a critical determinant of employee performance. This study examines the demographiccharacteristics of employees and investigates whether significant differences exist among various age groupsregarding the perceived impact of training programmes at Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL),Tiruchirappalli. The research was conducted in 2025 with a sample of 135 employees selected through simplerandom sampling. Frequency Analysis was employed to profile respondents, while One-Way ANOVA was usedto assess age-based variations across key training dimensions, including reaction to training, skills acquired,behavioural changes, and overall training outcomes. The results reveal that certain training dimensions exhibitstatistically significant differences across age groups, whereas others demonstrate relatively uniformperceptions among employees. These findings underscore the importance of designing age-sensitive andlearner-centric training strategies within public sector environments. The study contributes practical insightsfor HRD professionals and policymakers seeking to enhance the effectiveness, relevance, and inclusiveness oftraining programmes in large-scale public sector industries.