CSR to Empower Girls with on Campus IT Skills in Gurugram

The District Administration, Gurugram, Management & Entrepreneurship and Professional Skills Council (MEPSC), Comviva and Sanshil Foundation for Welfare have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote education and skill development among the girl students for competitive exams including IT skill development right on campus at Government Girls College, Sector 14, Gurugram.

Under this initiative, MEPSC will implement skill development courses in a phased manner, starting with an inaugural program in the trade of Office Operations Executive for 50 trainees. The program, with a total duration of 390 hours, will provide girl students with essential skills and knowledge to enhance their employability alongside their academic studies.

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment, Comviva has extended financial support for this initiative and has set up a twenty-eight seater computer lab on campus at Government Girls College, Sector 14 along with thirty seater training room. Sanshil Foundation, acting as the CSR implementation partner, will channel the CSR funds and coordinate with MEPSC to ensure smooth execution of the program. Additionally, Sanshil will set up a library-cum-study center at Sarmathla village, Gurugram, to further promote education and skill development in the region.

MEPSC will deliver training content as per the approved curriculum and facilitate assessments during and at the conclusion of the program. Certificates will be issued to trainees who successfully meet the prescribed standards.

Speaking on the occasion, Ajay Kumar, Deputy Commissioner, Gurugram, said, “This collaboration reflects our strong commitment to empowering the girls with employable skills. By equipping them with the right training for competitive exams alongside their academic studies, we aim to open new avenues of growth and livelihood opportunities.”

Ramutar Goel, Chief Financial Officer at Comviva, said, “At Comviva, we view education and skill development not only as a social responsibility but also as a strategic investment in building a stronger, future-ready workforce for the nation. By supporting this initiative with the help of our NGO Partner Sanshil Foundation, we aim to empower these girls in Haryana with employable skills, while contributing to the larger vision of inclusive and sustainable growth for the community and the economy.”

Commenting on this initiative, Gaurav Singh, Additional CEO of CSR Trust Haryana, said, “This initiative is a significant step towards bridging the skills gap for girl students in the region. By equipping them with IT skills alongside their academic studies, we are not only enhancing their employability but also empowering them to compete for diverse career opportunities. Such partnerships between corporates like Comviva, academia and government create a strong foundation for inclusive growth and long-term socio-economic transformation.”

This strategic collaboration is expected to pave the way for sustainable skill development initiatives in the region and foster an ecosystem of learning, empowerment, and employment.

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