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About Us 01
Impact Created 03
Association and Affiliation 04
Sector Skill Council Affiliation 05
CSR Partnerships 06
Our Projects
Women Empowerment (Livelihood Generation) 07
Youth Empowerment 13
Skill Training PwDs 20
Digital and Financial Literacy 22
Upskilling & RPL 25
Vocational Education for School Students 26
FPO & SHG Formation, CB & Cluster Development 27
Our Approach and Methodology 29
About Us
Skills Root, a social organization established as an SPV under NGO -
Shri Vishwamitra Shikshan Samiti, aims to enhance vocational
training in rural India. It collaborates with Government
Departments, Ministries, and Corporates to improve employability
skills and create market opportunities for farmers, youth, and
women.
As an approved and funded partner of National Skill Development
Corporation (NSDC), Skills Root operates in over 20 sectors through
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approved Awarding Bodies. It also partners with large-scale
enterprises for CSR activities to promote sustainable development.
Our Focus Areas
Women Empowerment Youth Empowerment
and Livelihood Generation Assured Job Placement Program
Skill Training for PwDs Digital & Financial Literacy
(Persons with Disabilities) Programs
Upskilling & RPL Vocational Education for
(Recognition of Prior Learning) school students
Cluster Development for
FPO & SHG Formation artisians
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Our Mission
Our mission is to transform the lives of one million
individuals in a decade by providing comprehensive
skill development programs, fostering collaborations,
and harnessing the power of partnerships to empower
communities and create a more inclusive future.
Our Vision
Committed to building an ecosystem that empowers
every individual with equal access to resources and
opportunities to lead an economically productive life,
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and creating a sustainable difference.
Empowered By Government’s Intiative
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Impact Created
MAKING A MEANINGFUL IMPACT
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tangible impact we've achieved. Over the years, we have successfully trained and empowered 1,00,000+ individuals across
diverse communities, providing them with the essential skills needed to thrive in today's dynamic world.
Projects Number of
implemented Trainers training centres
85
across India
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centers across India
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Created livelihood Upskilled Entrepreneurs
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created
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candidates across India
skilled professionls and
entrepreneurs across India
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Associations and Affiliations
BUILDING FUTURES WITH GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
MINISTRY OF MSME
MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT
MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION
MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS
MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT
MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND IT
MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FARMERS’ WELFARE
Our collaborative efforts with diverse Government departments amplify our mission, fostering inclusive
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Below is an exhaustive list of SSCs associated with us :
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CSR Partnerships
Empower Lives, Foster Change -
At Skills Root, we thrive on collaboration that drives transformation. Partnering seamlessly with corporate entities including
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in crafting skill development programs. Our unwavering focus lies in empowering the often overlooked segments of society
- women, youth, and marginalized communities.
Our CSR Partners
Among others, here are select corporate houses who’ve partnered with us:
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Our Projects
Empower Her : Women Empowerment
and Livelihood Generation
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Employment Linked Skill Training for
Women in Apparel Sector
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wholly owned Schedule ‘A’ Miniratna Category-I organization of the
Government of India. Skills Root in collaboration with AMHSSC
successfully empowered 400 women in the states of Uttar Pradesh and
Madhya Pradesh by skilling them in Apparel Sector.
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KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
400 Women Skilled 100 % Placements
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and fostering community development through skill training and enterpreneurship.
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5000+ Women
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Empower Her : Women Empowerment
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entrepreneurship training program on 'Optimum Design of Solar PV Power
Plants' n Nagpur, Maharashtra and successfully provided employment to all
trainees.
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Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
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quality of life for the urban poor by focusing on skill development, self-employment, social mobilization, and
empowerment.
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comprehensive skill training in Retail, Agriculture, Media sectors to thousands of students in Government schools.
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Our Approach and Methodology
Training Methodology
Hands on Training for all trainees
Practical training is provided to all individuals undergoing
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Training of Trainers
Programs are conducted to train and enhance the skills
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