Government Projects & CSR Alliances

Delivering certified vocational training and residential skill academies in collaboration with ministries and corporate brands.

National & State Initiatives

Government Livelihood Schemes

Placement-linked residential and short-term training programs executed in partnership with Central and State governments.

DDU-GKY Ongoing

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana

Ministry of Rural Development

Placement-linked residential skill training program for rural youth aged 15–35. Upasana has been an approved PIA since 2014, operating multiple training centers across Odisha for roles in Healthcare, IT, Textiles, and Services sectors.

States
Odisha
Impact 8,000+ Trained
Trained 8,000+
PMKVY Ongoing

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana

Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship

Short-term training and recognition of prior learning under India's flagship skill development scheme. Training delivered through OSDA and various Sector Skill Councils.

States
Odisha West Bengal
Impact 5,000+ Trained
Trained 5,000+
PMGDisha Completed

Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan

Ministry of Electronics & IT

Digital literacy training program making rural households digitally literate by providing basic computer skills, internet usage, and digital payment knowledge.

States
Odisha
Impact 3,000+ Trained
Trained 3,000+
OTDS Ongoing

Odisha Tribal Development Society Program

ST & SC Development Department, Odisha

Skill development training specifically designed for tribal communities in Odisha, providing vocational skills and livelihood opportunities to marginalized populations.

States
Odisha
Impact 1,200+ Trained
Trained 1,200+
Corporate Alliances

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Partnerships

Collaborating with major public sector enterprises and private foundations to customize skill training programs for local communities.

CSR Partnership Ongoing

Bosch BRIDGE Program

Bosch India

Certified Bosch BRIDGE Training Partner in Odisha implementing vocational training programs under Bosch's Corporate Social Responsibility initiative for underprivileged youth.

States
Odisha
Impact 1,500+ Trained
Trained 1,500+
CSR Partnership Active

Tech Mahindra Foundation SMART Program

Tech Mahindra Foundation

Healthcare sector skill training under the TMF-SMART program, providing courses like General Duty Assistant and Pharmacy Assistant to create employment in the healthcare industry.

States
Odisha
Impact 2,000+ Trained
Trained 2,000+
CSR Partnership Completed

IOCL Skill Development Program

Indian Oil Corporation Limited

Skill development programs sponsored by IOCL under their CSR initiatives, covering job roles such as Plumber General, Self Employed Tailor, and Solar PV Installer.

States
Odisha
Impact 1,000+ Trained
Trained 1,000+
CSR Partnership Completed

HPCL-Mittal Foundation Program

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited

Skill training and placement support program for youth and women under the HPCL-Mittal Foundation CSR initiative, focusing on employability and livelihood support.

States
Odisha
Impact 800+ Trained
Trained 800+

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