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Discover how our students transitioned from daily labor, school dropouts, or unemployment into stable career jobs.
Behind every statistics is a real person whose livelihood was uplifted. Read their career change narratives.
General Duty Assistant
Priya dropped out of school in 10th grade due to financial difficulties. Through the Tech Mahindra Foundation SMART program at Upasana, she completed her General Duty Assistant training and is now working at Apollo Hospitals, earning a stable income and supporting her family's education.
Data Entry Operator
Rajesh was working as a daily wage laborer when he enrolled in the DDU-GKY program. After completing his data entry training, he was placed at TCS BPO. He now earns a monthly salary and has helped his younger siblings pursue higher education.
Industrial Sewing Machine Operator
Sunita was a homemaker with no formal skill training. The PMKVY program gave her industrial sewing skills. Starting as an operator, she has risen to become a floor supervisor at a garment factory, inspiring other women in her community to seek training.
Pharmacy Assistant
Despite having a degree, Amit struggled to find employment. The Bosch BRIDGE program at Upasana provided him with specialized pharmacy training. He now works at MedPlus Pharmacy and plans to open his own medical store.
Self Employed Tailor
Laxmi completed her tailoring training under the IOCL CSR program. With the business skills she learned, she started her own boutique in Rourkela. She now employs three other women and serves over 100 regular customers.
Dairy Farmer / Entrepreneur
Bikash worked as a farm laborer with irregular income. After completing dairy farming training, he started his own small dairy unit with 5 cows. He now supplies milk to local cooperatives and has tripled his monthly income.
