To improve and upskill the employability of the impoverished sector as well as the semi-skilled and unskilled communities, the Centrally Supported Programme for Vocationalization of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (CSS for VSHSE) was formed. In order to integrate employability education into school instruction under the NSQF Framework, the Ministry of HRD established the CSS for VSHSE. In 40 schools with four trades—Retail, IT/ITes, Automotive, and Security—the project was first put into action in Haryana in 2012–2013 under the NVEQF. Now we also have Beauty & Wellness, Retail, Tourism & Hospitality, Agriculture, Electronics & Hardware sector across different states.

Empower Pragati was selected to establish 28 Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra (PMKK) across six states in India, with the first centers launched in Uttar Pradesh at 3 locations. Our PMKK centers are state-of-the-art facilities designed to provide exclusive, iconic and best-in-class skill development training. We are proud to be part of the Skill Certification Scheme that aims to enable and mobilize a large number of Indian youth to take up skill training and become employable, thus earning a livelihood. At Empower Pragati, we are committed to offering industry-driven courses of high quality with a focus on employability. As a partner of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), we ensure that our training programs meet the highest standards, enabling our students to excel in their chosen careers. Our mission is to empower the youth by providing them with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in today’s competitive job market.

Since 2012, Empower Pragati has partnered with the Odisha government to provide skill development programs to SC and ST youth in backward regions. We take pride in having trained 845 students and placed 322 individuals in industries such as IT/ITes, retail, and beauty & wellness. Our mission is to empower these youngsters with the knowledge and skills needed to achieve sustainable livelihoods, directly assisting 1800 individuals through residential and non-residential programs.

At this program, we aim to support young individuals who cannot pursue formal education in their states. We offer skill-based training at an affordable cost, accessible from trainees’ residences. Our professional counseling services help candidates make informed decisions based on their interests, abilities, and aptitudes. Our objective is to enable sustainable livelihoods and make a difference in the lives of these youngsters.

The Bihar Skill Development Mission aims to provide training opportunities to the youth, enhancing their employability and self-employment prospects. Empower Pragati launched the program in July 2017, with three centers located in Lakhisarai, Patna, and Bhagalpur in Bihar, offering competency-building courses to young people.

In 2011, the government of Andhra Pradesh (undivided) established the first state skill initiative, the Employment Generation and Marketing Mission. The mission’s objective was to improve the employability of the state’s youth, aged 18-35, across several industries by offering free residential training spanning three to four months.

The National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM) is a relaunched version of the former Swarna Jayanti Shahri Rozgar Yojana, which is administered by the Ministry of Housing, Urban Development, and Poverty Alleviation (MoHUPA). The State Urban Livelihood Mission (SULM) administered the central government’s initiative, which targeted urban BPL (below poverty line) youth aged 18-35 in several industries by providing them with free non-residential training for 2-3 months.