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TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface …………………………………………………………………………………..………. 4 Setting The Context ………………………………………………………………………... 5 Partnership between Wadhwani Foundation & IL&FS Skills – Journey So Far ……………………………………………..………... 7 Success Stories …………………………………………………………………..………….. 8 Employer Speaks ……………………………………………………………..…………….. 14 Way Forward ………………………………………………………………….……………… 15 About the Partners ............................................................................................. 16

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Preface: India has approximately 5.5 million of its population in the 12-24 years age group, with some disability. It makes eminent sense therefore to make available a new hitherto untapped labour force, persons with disability. It is possible to skill this human resource pool according to industry needs andmake skill reservoir contribute to India’s economy. Most of the corporates today engage in employing a diverse workforce as it gives them access to a multi-skilled employee base which is endowed with different capabilities. A good business practice concerning people with disabilities can make the difference for a company in an increasingly competitive environment, improving its reputation and image. Good human resource management principles also call for an inclusive response to employ people from all walks of life and from diverse regions, backgrounds and abilities.

Dr. A. Didar Singh

The National Skills Policy of 2009 has highlighted that the current level of participation

Secretary General,

varying degrees of disabilities should be provided with appropriate adjustment training

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)

of persons with disabilities in skill programmes needs to be encouraged. People with and skills to bring them in the economic mainstream. The training programme needs to be integrated with efforts to secure appropriate employment opportunities for the differently abled people. Programmes of public awareness and community participation needs to be strengthened to promote demand of vocational training for people with disabilities as well as to facilitate their inclusion in the labour market. FICCI has been working on the issue for the past five years to sensitize the corporate sector about the need for employing persons with disabilities by creating awareness about accessible infrastructure amongst corporates and encouraging corporate sector in developing disabled friendly policies. The case study Booklet ‘Where There is Skill: There is a way’ designed by two prominent FICCI Skill Development Forum members is an encouraging step which will send a positive message to potential employers to come forward and give opportunities to people who are differently abled.

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Setting the Context: India has a unique talent pool of an estimated 2-3 million educated disabled which can provide tremendous business value to corporate India. Toughened by the challenges of inadequate school and transport infrastructure, and yet graduating from high schools and colleges, this talent reflects an enormous “can-do” attitude. Corporate India can benefit in terms of higher productivity, reduced attrition and an inclusion work environment by deploying this talent pool within their organization. Large Indian enterprises are taking a cue from western world, where the disabled are already part of the mainstream, are now beginning to hire the disabled and recognize this business value. However, this is still an exception rather than the rule. Wadhwani Foundation has been propelling widespread change with the mission of mainstreaming the educated disabled in corporate India within five years. The Foundation aims to achieve this by training and placement of disabled individuals into mid-skill entry level jobs with the goal of placing 100,000 disabled over five years.

Demonstrated

business value through this pilot program could eventually lead to mainstreaming the hiring of the disabled. The Foundation’s replicable approach has delivered success in a wide variety of industries such as business process outsourcing, remote infrastructure management, retail sales and facilities management. As corporate India becomes more sensitized and addresses the needs of the disabled along with creating sustainable business advantage, this is going to be one of the most significant developments for the country.

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Dr. Ajay Kela President & CEO, Wadhwani Foundation

Setting the Context: Government of India through its various programmes has played an instrumental role in supporting students especially from Bottom of Pyramid (BoP) groups, school drop outs, 8th or 10th pass by sponsoring their training programmes. Many of them are also first time entrants into formal education and work. The National Skill India mission has contributed towards the empowerment of these trainees from being unskilled workers to operators and supervisors of future. Corporates have also contributed through inclusive employment and CSR and have played a remarkable role in linking young people from distinct backgrounds into the world of work. This, however, is not enough. A large percentage of Persons With Disability (PWD) often remain excluded from mainstream employment due to limited training, challenges in mobility and employer perception. In order to create an inclusive Skill India mission, it is crucial for the youth to be provided access to a job, a certificate which leads to a life with dignity.

Mr RCM Reddy Chairman – FICCI Skills Development Forum and MD & CEO, IL&FS Education & Skills

With youth engagement and improving competitiveness of industry at the core, skill programmes for different learner groups including persons with disability have to be designed and implemented. Such programmes must be part of all government schemes and CSR funded initiatives. These programmes should address the primary challenge of skilling differently abled i.e. inclusion in mainstream education or vocational training due to lack of infrastructure and facilities, absence of dedicated trainers to train people with different kinds of disabilities, negligible employment opportunities in mainstream employment and course material which may be difficult to access for persons with visual impairment or other social challenges. Wadhwani Foundation and IL&FS Skills partnered in 2012 to address some of these issues and created a programme which linked those who are hard to hear and visually impaired to jobs in the organized sector. There are several shining examples of employers like Trident Group and Café Coffee Day who have encouraged the recruitment of the differently abled in frontline/shop floor. However given the number of people who need skills for employment, these efforts are not enough. Training providers who are now contributing towards skilling 50 crore Indians have skewed focus on this given the high cost of special training and limitations vis a vis cost and employment linkages. All stakeholders have to play a major role in formulating special schemes encouraging both the training providers and the industry in coming forward to create adequate training programmes. This booklet is one means of encouraging these differently abled trainees who are an outstanding example of grit and determination and prove the potential of young India. (6)

Partnership between Wadhwani Foundation & IL&FS Skills - Journey So Far As per the 2011 population enumeration by the Census of India, 26.8 million people suffer from some form of disability. Of this, almost 15.7 million people are in the working age group of 15 – 59 years requiring improved skills and employment opportunities. Improving access to training therefore matters for people with disabilities for inclusive economic growth. To create an ecosystem of skills opportunity which links the differently abled into mainstream work, Wadhwani Foundation and IL&FS Skills joined hands and curated a placement linked skills programme for more than 1000 youth, especially those who are hard of hearing and face orthopaedic challenges in Garment Checking and Domestic BPO skills respectively. A national level programme was rolled out in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Delhi – NCR, Karnataka, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Punjab. The teams overcame the initial challenges of mobilisation due to lack of awareness amongst families and prejudices of employers to deliver a programme designed to address the needs of the differently abled learner. At the IL&FS Institute of Skills (IIS) the trainees were given a hands-on learning environment such that they could “learn by doing“ by senior, experienced trainers and instructors. We have trained over 1,400 differently abled people over a period of 18 months between 2012- 13 across 7 states in manufacturing and service sector trades, out of which more than 900 people have been placed into organised sector jobs and another 80+ people are self employed

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Today these trainees have emerged as a source of motivation and are working seamlessly. This booklet is a compilation of the life story of some of our students who continue their journey from skills to employment with both Willpower and Skillpower. (7)

Navneet & Inderbir

skiller pow

Education Qualification : 10th Pass Garment Checker and Finisher Working at

: Trident Group

Income

: ` 25, 000 per month for both

Location

: IIS Barnala

I could never garner the courage to think that I could also work in a professional set-up like anyone else, had it not been for Navneet. Her zeal to work and consequent finding of the Skills for Jobs training programmes at IL&FS helped us to start our lives on a very positive note. Today I don’t need to depend on my parents to sustain my family and the respect that I get from my relatives and neighbours makes me very proud

Background

- Mr. Inderbir

Navneet and Inderbir Singh got married in 2011. They are both hard of hearing. Unaware of any job opportunities for him Inderbir was dependant on his father to meet his basic needs. Navneet had always been self dependant and wanted to support her new family. She started looking for a job but did not get selected anywhere given the lack of formal training and employers being prejudiced about her ability. Her job search led her to her school teacher who

line. The centre had qualified trainers who were trained to communicate using sign language and make learning easy. The group worked together on assignments and projects. With a new found confidence, Navneet convinced her husband to register for the course as well. Navneet and Inderbir were both placed with The Trident Group as assistant garment packers, each withdrawing a salary of Rs. 12,500 per month. As IIS had simulated the assembly line setup and its systems, they found it very easy to adjust in their new jobs. Their supervisor ensured they were inducted well and mentored them continuously for improved output. Being an organised factory they were given uniforms, lunch breaks, hygienic food in the canteen and a clean working environment.

recommended her to visit IL&FS Institute of Skills (IIS) at Barnala.

Journey from Skills to Employment Navneet was briefed about the placement linked skills development programme at IL&FS institute of Skills (IIS), Barnala. She visited the centre with much skepticism; however the counselors took her through the training process very patiently and explained about the opportunities available for her after completing the training.

From being totally dependent on their family for even basic needs to earning Rs. 25,000 per month, their lives have completely changed. Navneet and Inderbir are now active members of the household

Navneet joined the Certificate Programme for Garment Checker and Finisher at the IIS which required good focus, eye for detail and ability to identify defected garment pieces on the assembly (8)

Together through thick and thin

Programme Completed : Certificate Programme for

Background

Journey from Skills to Employment

Talwinder could not pursue his education beyond 5th standard though

He joined the Certificate Programme in Retail Sales Associate at

he always wanted to hold a white-collar job and become an active

the IL&FS Institute of Skills (IIS) at Ludhiana. The counselors gave

earner of the family. He was forced to drop out from school due to the

him an overview of the programme and explained in detail what it

insensitivity of his classmates given his hearing disabilities. He was

takes to become a good retail sector employee. He was interested

compelled into taking a job at a very early age to support himself and

to join the training but was hesitant due to his past experience at

his family

school. In order to build his confidence, the counselors discussed various career opportunities that would open up, on successful completion of the training. During the training programme, he was given special care and attention to make him feel at ease. Talwinder now enjoys his new found ability to interact with people and to bring a smile to their faces. He applies his motto ‘service with a smile’, at the Cafe Coffee Day in Ludhiana where he is currently working. He has made many friends at his workplace and now dreams of making a future in this industry

skiller pow

Education Qualification : 5th Pass Programme Completed : Certificate programme for Retail Sales Associate Working at : Café Coffee Day Income

: ` 5, 500 per month

Location

: IIS Ludhiana

It is very difficult for us to convince employers of our abilities during interviews. IL&FS gave me that winning edge and connected me to the right employer. I am lucky to have a very ‘differentlyabled friendly’ work environment with continuous and strong support from my managers - Talwinder (9)

Independent and Confident

Talwinder

Background

Journey from Skills to Employment

For Meeta, being independent always meant having a job and being

A job was a must for Meeta. Determined to overcome her disability despite her financial challenges, she started to look for programmes that would connect her to the right employer. The scholarship she received to complete the placement linked training at Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) at Barnala empowered her to take the next step. Her grit and determination motivated the trainers who coached her in work skills, preparing her for interactions with the employer during an interview. Post completing her training, Meeta got placed with The Trident Group as a Garment Checker. Her productivity and daily output has been continuously amazing the team. She does not take her hearing disability to be a deterrent, rather an attribute which has aided her success in the professional arena. Since external noise does not distract her, it ensures that no defected piece passes through the assembly line she oversees. Her zeal to perform adds to the efficiency and has helped her gain confidence and speed on the machine. Professionally she has grown very fast and now dreams to reach greater heights with The Trident Group.

able to earn a decent living. She completed her Diploma in Apparel Cutting and Fashion Designing from Mahila Polytechnic with the hope that it will enable her to get placed and be self sufficient. She supplemented it with a six month Computer Learning Certificate from Dehradun. She was shortlisted for many interviews, but lack of hands-on training and employability skills came in her way of impressing the employers with her skill set and ability. Her hearing disability also affected her job prospects

skiller pow Education Qualification : 12th Pass Programme Completed : Certificate programme for Garment Checker and Finisher Income

: `12,500 per month

Location

: IIS Barnala

When you are looking for a job you do not always land up getting one where you get to do the kind of work you want to. But our training at IIS helped me achieve exactly what I had always been dreaming of. The management at Trident Group is very sensitive towards our requirements and has given us the best possible environment to work (10)

- Meeta

Dedicated and Perfectionist

Meeta

Vipin Kumar For Vipin, the only way to pull his family out of abject poverty was to work. Having lost his right leg due to an injury, survival opportunities

Education Qualification : 12th Pass

were very limited in the small village of Muzzafarnagar, Uttar

Programme Completed : Certificate programme for

Pradesh. He took the risk of leaving his village and came to Dehradun in search of better job prospects. Supporting himself in

Data Entry Operator

a big city and sending enough money back home to support his

Working at : Karvy Data Management Services Ltd

family in the village became a constant struggle

Journey from Skills to Employment Daily sustenance had become a challenge for Vipin. The feeling of being a burden on the family left him demotivated. He had left school after 12th standard due to his inability to pay the fee. He did not have any skills or experience and his mobility challenge reduced his chances of daily wage jobs in sector like construction, retail, hospitality etc. A chance visit to the IL&FS Institute of Skills(IIS) at

Income

: ` 6,500 per month

Location

: IIS Dehradun

All my colleagues at work are very cooperative and I enjoy my work here. I am grateful to IIS for training me to excel in this field and for encouraging me to achieve this feat. The joy and happiness that I see every day on the faces of my family makes me very proud

Dehradun with his friend changed his life forever. He was able to walk into the centre with ease and had no challenge reaching the classroom, labs and washrooms. The scholarship offered to him by Wadhwani Foundation under this programme allowed him to join the training at the centre. The counsellor conducted the entry gate assessment and recommended him to join a BPO programme where he was not required to undertake laborious physical work. His basic education and zeal to succeed were invaluable asset. An essential part of the training programme, English Language Training, gave him the confidence to engage with people from all walks of life. He cleared many interviews and was selected to work at one of the most reputed firms in town. Understanding his desire to stay near the family, the employer transferred him to a location near his village. He believes life has changed for him beacause as today he can talk in English, use computers and also has a rewarding job

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-Vipin Kumar

Optimistic and Ready to Learn

skill power

Background

PhoolChand Background

Journey from Skills to Employment

Being the eldest son Phoolchand wanted to shoulder the

Phoolchand’s training was sponsored by Wadhwani Foundation. The IIS trainers supported him throughout to help him successfully complete his training. He got a job with the Trident Group as a Garment Checker at a salary of Rs. 12,500. Along with a promising job, Phoolchand now also has an insurance, an ESI card and Provident Fund savings

responsibility of supporting his family. Financial constraints forced him to drop out of school after 10th standard. His younger sister who was pursuing her MSc had received a scholarship to continue her studies but decided to drop out to find a job and support the family. Phoolchand, who was hard of hearing, was unable to get a job and was rejected by employers given his lack of skills or experience. He convinced her sister to continue with her education and asked around for help

skiller pow

Education Qualification : 10th Pass Programme Completed : Certificate programme for

Working at

: Trident group

Income

: ` 12,500 per month

Location

: IIS Barnala

Determined

Garment Checker & Finisher

I am really grateful to my trainers who not only trained me on technical parameters but supported me like my family and motivated me to walk through the last mile. I thank my parents and my sister for their support without which I would not have been able to do this -Phoolchand (12)

Pawan Singh Background

For Pawan, the responsibility of two younger sisters and a dream of getting them married suddenly became a bigger burden when his lower body got amputated. His mother had meagre savings which went into running the household. Pawan wanted a job desperately but faced rejection everywhere due to lack of employability skills

skiller pow

Journey from Skills to Employment

Education Qualification : Graduate Programme Completed : Certificate programme for

Customer Care Executive Working at

: Wipro

Income

: ` 5,500 per month

Location

: IIS Agra

As a graduate trainee, Pawan performed very well during his training. He was sharp and determined to find a job at the end of the programme. His training being sponsored by the Wadhwani Foundation gave him a moral boost and he appeared for interviews with confidence. He got selected as part of the customer care team at Wipro. Though a very humble start, this first step paved the way for him and he was able to make arrangements for his elder sister’s marriage in less than one year

Background

His family was very poor and their only hope of overcoming extreme poverty was him getting a good job. He pursued a two year Diploma course in Office Management notwithstanding an amputated right arm with the hope of getting a job. The Diploma was a traditional course with low skill component and therefore despite the qualification, very few job opportunities opened up for him. After several attempts, when he could not find any job in Agra, he moved to Dehradun and was referred to Indian Institute of Skills(IIS) by a friend. He enrolled into the certificate programme in data entry and was placed with Unicom Advertising in Dehradun. His family compulsions forced him to later shift to Agra where he found a job with the Pollution Control Board, Government of UP. His journey from being unemployed to working in a government job is a result of his hard work and patience

skiller pow

Education Qualification : Diploma in Office Management Programme Completed : Certificate programme for

Working at : Income : Location (13)

Data Entry Operator State Government of Uttar Pradesh ` 10,000 per month

: IIS Dehradun

Never Give Up

Sushil Kumar

Employer Speaks Mr. S.N. Bhat, Head – Takshashila, Trident Group As an important part of our “Public Responsibility and Citizenship” we are always committed towards giving back to Society and are open for new initiatives. In this regard, we are thankful to IL&FS for implementing professional training to Differently Abled Persons and bringing a positive change to this segment of society

Mr. Baljeet Judge, HOD Takshila Training centre, Trident My own perception about the differently abled workers is that they have higher intellect and are as disciplined as any other employee working with us. It has been a great learning experience for me as a person to have interacted with them. Look forward to more such batches.

Mr. Gaurav Gupta, HR Head, Towels, Trident As of today, we have approximately 30 differently abled persons working with us. 15 of them are in our towel business, 10 in our Yarn business and 5 in the paper business, mostly working in the packaging section. Their performance in terms of quality and TPM is at par with other employees at the plant. They are both well trained by professionals and are very disciplined.

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The way forward: Skills Development is an imperative for ensuring the economic

c) Training of Trainers: All our trainers undergo MASTERY, our

independence of people who are a part, or will join the workforce.

comprehensive Training of Trainers programme which is a mix

It is estimated that approximately 12.8 million young people

of domain training, class room management, andragogy and

will join the labour force in India every day and a large percent

imparting skills through blended learning. We have a panel of

of them will be unskilled. It is encouraging that the availability

specialist trainers who ensure that the special needs of the

of skills programmes for Bottom of Pyramid (BOP) groups has

students are addressed as required

accelerated after the setting up of both public and private sector partner training networks; however there are very few focused

d) Infrastructure Readiness: Our training centres are designed to

interventions for Persons With Disabilities (PWD) often leaving

be disabled friendly by provision of ramps, signages and other

them outside the education and training system

necessary materials which ensure that the trainees can move around the facility freely

There are a number of challenges within the current training system which hinder the active participation of differently-abled trainees. Wadhwani Foundation and IL&FS Skills are committed to creating a skills training programme aimed at enhancing the employability of these trainees. It is important that the differently abled trainees are given equal opportunities in the world of work. Our training programmes have successfully integrated trainees

Wadhwani Foundation and IL&FS Skills,

with their extensive

network of franchisees, partners, training providers and corporations have joined hands to mobilise, train, mentor and offer placement linkages to 2,000 trainees in the coming 3 years, we pelan to place a minimum of 500 trainees in the 1st year, 700 in the 2nd year and 800 during the 3rd year. The intent is to work together to jointly strengthen and scale-up

into employment through our methodology which is focused on :

this initiative and be able to help more differently-abled trainees a) Imparting employability skills: Many trainees have formal

on a continuous basis. We look forward to working in tandem with

educational qualifications, however lack of employability skills

employers to impart skills which would enable trainees to creat a

reduces the interview success rate. We emphasize on various

successful career and a secure life

aspects of job readiness which ensure seamless transition of trainees at the workplace b) Strong placement linkages: We ensure that the skills programmes lead to income improvement for the trainee; therefore we ensure placement linkages for the trainees. It is important to place them with employers who are sensitive towards the needs of the trainees and have cultivated a culture of equality

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FICCI Skills Development Forum (SDF) FICCI Skill Development Forum’s focus is to engage stakeholders, aggregate initiatives, and develop capacities to promote skills for all. It recognizes that Skills Development is an important imperative for achieving India’s ambitious growth targets. It is committed to working with the stakeholders, especially the industry, government and academia to create sustainable and scalable skills propositions which will benefit the youth of the country from all sections of society. FICCI SDF does this through a number of activities under these three strands- Policy Advocacy, Industry Engagement and International Collaboration.

Policy Advocacy

Industry Involvement

International Collaboration

SDF plays an active role in assisting the central and state governments in refining the policy framework that will facilitate a conducive skill development environment.

FICCI SDF disseminates information related to global best practices in skill development, apart from encouraging partnerships between Indian institutions and the foreign institutions

FOCUS AREAS:

Facilitate visible involvement of the Industry especially in the top ten industries in terms of employment. Industry members are engaged and supported to partner with various initiatives of the Government and NSDC in skill development.

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FOCUS AREAS:

1. UK-India Skills Forum

SDI scheme of MoLE

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1. Media & Entertainment

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Community College



2. Food Processing

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4. Sports

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Sector Skills Councils promoted by FICCI

Approx impact of these will be 30mn people certified by 2022 CEOs 4 Skills Development: • A premium forum of top CEO’s who will lead the Prime Minister’s vision on Skills Development for 500 million people by 2022 Through • Active engagement in policy dialogue • Bridging the demand & supply side gap • Sharing of International best Practices • Industry Round Tables for our focus states:(Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar) (16)

FOCUS AREAS:

UKISF is the implementation arm of the Joint Working Group on Education & Skills under the Joint Economic and Trade Commission (JETCO). This group is managed by FICCI in India and UKIBC in UK. It works around an 8 point agenda to promote bilateral trade in skills and vocational training. 2. Indo-German Working group on Skills Bilateral group on vocational Training and technical education. Three key strands of work: Best Practice for SSC, B@B forum (managed by FICCI) and Capacity building through training of trainers 3. Cooperation with other Countries MoU with Switzerland, Australia and Canada and New Zealand.

About FICCI: Established in 1927, FICCI is the largest and oldest apex business organisation in India. Its history is closely interwoven with India’s struggle for independence, its industrialization, and its emergence as one of the most rapidly growing global economies. FICCI has contributed to this historical process by encouraging debate, articulating the private sector’s views and influencing policy. A non-government, not-for-profit organisation, FICCI is the voice of India’s business and industry.

FICCI draws its membership from the corporate sector, both private and public, including SMEs and MNCs; FICCI enjoys an indirect membership of over 2, 50,000 companies from various regional chambers of commerce. FICCI provides a platform for sector specific consensus building and networking and as the first port of call for Indian industry and the international business community. Our Vision To be the thought leader for industry, its voice for policy change and its guardian for effective implementation. Our Mission To carry forward our initiatives in support of rapid, inclusive and sustainable growth that encompass health, education, livelihood, governance and skill development. To enhance efficiency and global competitiveness of Indian industry and to expand business opportunities both in domestic and foreign markets through a range of specialised services and global linkages.

Contact Us: FICCI Skills Development Forum Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation House, Tansen Marg, New Delhi – 110 001 Email: [email protected] www.ficci.com ; www.ficciskillsforum.org

FICCI Skills Development Forum

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About Wadhwani Foundation : Founded in 2000 by Dr. Romesh Wadhwani, the Foundation’s primary mission is economic acceleration in emerging economies. The Foundation is driving economic growth in India and other Asian countries through large-scale initiatives in job creation and skill development. To achieve this the Foundation has launched five high impact Initiatives in India, with the goal of creating and filling 25 million jobs in the next 5 years. National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN), since 2003, has built a strong network with 600 colleges, 4000 mentors and 3200 faculty in India that continue to inspire, educate and support emerging entrepreneurs. For job fulfillment, the Foundation has set up the Skills Development Network (SDN) which supports multiple college, high school and employer initiatives for entry level mid-skill jobs. SDN uses a technology platform for skilling by integrating online/in-class skills education through a digital/video curricula and pedagogy. Opportunity Network for Disabled (OND) is aimed at mainstreaming the educated disabled into sustainable high quality corporate jobs through a business value proposition of lower attrition and higher productivity in hiring the disabled. Research and Innovation Network (RIN) aims to upgrade India’s research eco-system by catalyzing ‘Centers of Innovations’ in partnership with existing research Institutes. Wadhwani Foundation’s Policy Research Centre provides data driven research inputs for informed policy actions towards creating a human-capital driven growth economy. Wadhwani Chair on US-India policy at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a leading bi-partisan policy “think tank” in Washington, D.C, aims to accelerate India-U.S economic activities

About IL&FS Skills : IL&FS Skills Development Corporation Limited (IL&FS Skills) is part of Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services Limited (IL&FS) group. IL&FS is one of the India’s leading infrastructure and finance companies (www.ilfsindia.com). IL&FS Skills is promoted by the IL&FS group as a part of its large scale social infrastructure initiative under the realm of IL&FS Education and Technology Services Limited (IETS) in partnership with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). IL&FS Skills is one of the largest Public Private Partnership model set up in the Skill Training and Vocational Education arena of India. IL&FS Skills is establishing 100 IL&FS Institute of Skills (IIS) offering training in multiple trades across India. These Institutes are established at industrial clusters (skilled labour demand areas), and labour supply areas to bridge the industry – learner gap. The company is also one of the largest skills provider offering training in 45 courses in Manufacturing, Engineering, Construction and Services sector

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