Digital Literacy India Project #70649

Digital Skills for 100 DifferentlyAbled Youth

by Anudip Foundation for Social Welfare

Project Report | Feb 24, 2026
New Skilling Centers for Differently Abled Youth

By Dipak Basu | Founder

Opening of New Skilling Center

Under our GlobalGiving project “Digital Skills for 100 Differently-Abled Youth,” Anudip Foundation, with support from Capgemini, has strengthened its inclusive skilling efforts through active training centres in Bangalore, Kolkata, and Kalyani (West Bengal).

This structured skilling and placement initiative is designed specifically for Persons with Disabilities (PwD youth), aged 18–35, equipping them with industry-aligned digital and workplace readiness skills.

Current Reach

85 PwD youth currently in training

42 in Bangalore
43 in West Bengal

50% women participants
70% graduates

These numbers reflect both access and aspiration — talented young people ready to work, when given the right opportunity.

Training That Leads to Employment

The programme delivers 200+ hours of blended learning, combining:

Digital and technical training
Communication and workplace readiness
Soft skills development
Structured mentoring and career guidance

Beyond certification, the initiative emphasizes dedicated placement support and post-placement tracking, ensuring that employment outcomes are sustainable — not temporary.

Why This Matters

Globally, persons with disabilities remain significantly underrepresented in formal employment. Barriers are often structural, not ability-based.

By bridging the gap between skills and employer expectations, this initiative promotes:

Inclusion in the digital economy
Dignified and stable employment
Long-term financial independence
Greater gender equity within the disability community

With your continued support through GlobalGiving, we are expanding access to opportunity — ensuring that differently-abled youth are not left out of the future of work, but actively shaping it.

Our Students at the Center

Digital Skilling for Differently Abled Youth

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Oct 28, 2025
Inaugural Program : OLATPUR, Orissa, India

By Dipak Basu | Founder

In a significant step toward promoting inclusive education and employment, Anudip Foundation and AADI inaugurated a new SAVE (Skills and Vocational Education) Centre at SVNIRTAR, Olatpur, alongside a Mega Job Fair exclusively for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The event marked a milestone in Anudip’s continued efforts to create equitable livelihood opportunities for differently-abled youth through skill development and job linkage.

Key Highlights

Inauguration Ceremony:
The event began with a ceremonial lamp-lighting by Mr. Tanmay Mukherjee, Vice President – Operations, Anudip Foundation, and Dr. P. P. Mohanty, Director, SVNIRTAR.
The SAVE Centre was officially inaugurated to extend Anudip’s specialized training and career readiness programs for PWD students.
Leadership Addresses:
- Mr. Tanmay Mukherjee shared Anudip’s vision for the SAVE initiative, emphasizing its mission to empower persons with disabilities through targeted skill training and access to sustainable employment.
- Dr. P. P. Mohanty outlined SVNIRTAR’s ongoing services for PWDs and expressed enthusiasm for future collaborations that strengthen inclusion through education and technology.
Job Fair Outcomes:
The Mega Job Fair saw active participation from candidates and engagement from 6 reputed employers from Bhubaneswar.
Through multiple interview rounds and skill assessments, several candidates were successfully selected for job placements—marking a transformative moment in their professional journeys.

Impact and Way Forward

The inauguration of the SAVE Centre at SVNIRTAR represents a collaborative commitment to enabling self-reliance among persons with disabilities. By integrating skill-building with direct employment pathways, Anudip continues to advance its mission of bridging the gap between ability and opportunity.
The success of this initiative sets a strong precedent for scaling similar inclusive training centres across regions, empowering more PWDs to achieve economic independence and dignity through work.

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