Medhavi Foundation is an education and skill development organisation established in 2012 with a vision to bridge the gap between industry demand and workforce capabilities across vocational sectors. Through skill development, livelihood development and women empowerment initiatives, the Foundation creates sustainable opportunities and drives socio-economic mobility for underserved communities.
Medhavi Foundation is the sponsoring body of Medhavi Skills University, Sikkim, and is registered as a not-for-profit organisation under Section 25 of the Indian Companies Act, 1956. The Foundation has partnered with the National Skill Development Corporation, State Skill Missions and leading employers to build industry-aligned skill ecosystems. With a nationwide presence, it has transformed the lives of over 6,00,000 youth through intensive skill training across multiple sectors, facilitating employment and self-employment opportunities.
Hands-on, practical training over purely theoretical learning.
Industry-led curriculum design that ensures job readiness.
Real-world exposure through internships and apprenticeships.
Continuous alignment with evolving job-market requirements.
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Only of India's work-age population (15–59 years) is formally trained.
Have received training other than formal training, of which 7.1% are self-taught and 9.3% learnt on the job.
Have not received any vocational or technical training.
Of graduates and 36% of postgraduates are underemployed in jobs below their qualifications.
Medhavi Foundation, under MSDE and NSDC, operates nine Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras (PMKKs) across India. These centres implement Government of India skill development initiatives, including PMKVY and programmes of five Central Ministries. They provide short-term training, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), reskilling and upskilling programmes aligned with industry requirements and national skilling priorities.
Medhavi Foundation has partnered with 20+ state-led skilling missions across India to implement region-specific skill development initiatives. Through collaborations with State Skill Development Missions, including UPSDM, THLM, Samagra Shiksha, DAY-NULM, NIELIT, PBSSD and others, the Foundation bridges the gap between academic learning and employability, making trainees industry-ready.
Medhavi Foundation collaborates with leading CSR partners such as Emami, Ambuja Neotia, Tata Steel, HDFC Parivartan and ECL. These partnerships promote inclusive skill development across regions, uplifting SHGs, underserved communities through education, employment and entrepreneurship.
Medhavi Foundation also runs self-financed skill programmes through Medhavi Skills University. These include Electrical and Plumbing certification programmes at the Mahatma Gandhi Centre in Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh, in collaboration with Helping Hands NGO and a Diploma in Hospitality and Hotel Operations at the Aizawl Centre.
The programmes offered by Medhavi Foundation are accredited and aligned with the standards of various Sector Skill Councils and NCVET-recognised Awarding Bodies. The Foundation delivers training programmes across 24 industry sectors, including Tourism & Hospitality, Automotive, Plumbing, Capital Goods, Healthcare, Apparel, Made-ups & Home Furnishing, Power, Beauty & Wellness, Logistics, Rubber, Chemical & Petrochemical, Management & Entrepreneurship, Electronics, Green Jobs, Telecom, Textiles, Construction, Handicrafts, Food Processing, Retail and IT/ITeS. These programmes are designed to equip learners with industry-relevant skills and enhance their employability across diverse sectors of the economy.
Medhavi Foundation empowers individuals with industry-relevant skills through cutting-edge training programmes, hands-on learning and certifications. Our skill development initiatives bridge the gap between education and employability for career success.
We connect skilled professionals with rewarding job opportunities through industry tie-ups, apprenticeships and placement support. Medhavi Foundation ensures career growth by linking talent with the evolving demands of the job market.
Medhavi Foundation empowers women through skill development, capacity building and mentorship, enabling financial independence, leadership growth and improved socio-economic participation.
Targeted interventions support women from disadvantaged backgrounds via SHGs, financial linkages and market access to build sustainable livelihoods and entrepreneurship opportunities.
Onboarded 300+ establishments under NAPS, generating over 30,000 apprenticeship contracts.
Upskilled 1,500+ workers in Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam under Garib Kalyan Abhiyaan.
Implementing skill training for 5,000+ COVID Warriors across centres in India.
Provided skills training to 3,500+ candidates across India under the Skill Hub initiative.
Implementing skill training for 13,000+ candidates across UP under UPSDM initiatives.
Established Mega Skill Centre in Dhanbad; trained 11,000+ under JSDMS and Saksham Yojana.
Provided RPL training to 400+ candidates in Meghalaya under Meghalaya Skill Development Mission.
Provided RPL training to 150+ candidates in Tripura under Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission.
Medhavi Foundation partners with HDFC Parivartan to skill 3,600 youth and women across India.
Partnered with TCS under Tata Affirmative Action Program to employ 500 SC/ST/OBC students annually.
Partnered with GE Healthcare to train Healthcare Technicians, with loans supported by TATA TRUSTS.
CSR partnership with NHPC to skill Plumbers and Electricians for hydro power projects.
Candidates Trained
Candidates Successfully Placed
Youth Empowered through Financial Inclusion & Livelihood Initiatives
Beneficiaries Empowered through Entrepreneurship & Defence Initiatives
Transforming Aspirations into Achievements
At Medhavi Foundation, we empower young minds with industry-relevant skills, practical exposure and real-world learning opportunities. Through focused training and mentorship, learners gain the confidence to step into professional spaces and build meaningful careers.
Practical learning that prepares individuals for careers they can be proud of.
From the hills to her aspirations, she is turning ambition into action and shaping her own apparel brand with confidence.
Building Success Together with Leading Brands and Innovators
Pan India Presence Medhavi Foundation has its operations spread across West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana, Sikkim, Assam, Tripura, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram with 400+ vocational centres/ skill academies including 12 Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras (PMKKs). MSU and its industry partners are running courses across India through Work Integrated Skill-based Higher Education (WISE) initiative.
Join us in creating pathways to education, skills and sustainable livelihoods for underserved communities across India.