On World Youth Skills Day, DIKSHa Celebrates Transformative Power of Skilling in Rural India

Belgaum, July 15, 2025: Dalmia Bharat Foundation (DBF), the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of Dalmia Bharat Ltd ., is transforming lives in rural India through its flagship skill development initiative, DIKSHa (Dalmia Institute of Knowledge and Skill Harnessing). At its Belgaum Centre, DIKSHa is empowering local youth by equipping them with industry-relevant skills, helping them access sustainable livelihoods, dignity, and self-reliance. One shining example is Varun, an 18-year-old from Belgaum. Varun struggled to find a job due to limited technical skills. He joined the CRM course at the DIKSHa centre in Belgaum, where he received hands-on training, industry exposure and placement support. Today, he is working as a supervisor at Hindalco Industries in Belgaum, earning Rs 2.16 lakhs annually, and is proud to support his family.

Varun’s story is one of many success stories created by DIKSHa. Till date it has trained over 2871 youth in fields such as healthcare, retail, electrical, hospitality, and beauty & wellness at its Belgaum Centre.

Mr. Ashok Kumar Gupta, CEO of Dalmia Bharat Foundation, said, “On World Youth Skills Day, we are reminded that building an Atmanirbhar India begins with empowering our youth at the grassroots with the right skills. At Dalmia Bharat, we are committed to creating real opportunities through practical training to build a stronger and more self-reliant nation. Stories like Varun’s show how skill development can truly transform lives. We are proud to support India’s youth and will continue to invest in their growth.

” DIKSHa’s skill training programme stands out for its holistic approach, combining practical training, career counselling, and placement support. Courses are industry-aligned, certified by NSDC and sector skill councils, and strengthened through strategic partnerships with other organisations like NABARD, BOSCH, and Schneider Electric. Many graduates have also launched their own ventures, boosting incomes and confidence in underserved communities. In FY25 alone, 6975 youth were trained across 20 centres, with many securing jobs or starting businesses within three months. With over 50% women trainees, DIKSHa continues to advance gender equity through economic empowerment.

As the world marks World Youth Skills Day, Dalmia Bharat Foundation reaffirms its commitment to empowering India’s next generation through skill-building, strategic collaboration and inclusive development.

About Dalmia Bharat Foundation:
Dalmia Bharat Foundation focuses on building Sustainable Livelihoods and ensure Rural Development in its programme areas. These programmes combine in-depth, long-term plans and strategies along with medium- and short-term initiatives and campaigns. Owing to the great differences across locations, DBF has adopted a flexible, multi-intervention approach that allows programmes and people to grow together and sustain each other. The two focus areas have been derived from the felt needs of the community and issues material to the business. Visit us at http://www.dalmiabharatfoundation.org.

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