Honda India Foundation launches Career Progression Program for General Duty Assistants (GDAs) in partnership with Amrita Hospital, Faridabad

Faridabad, India: Honda India Foundation (HIF), the CSR arm for all Honda group of companies in India has announced the launch of a Career Progression Program for General Duty Assistants (GDAs) trained under its flagship CSR initiative, Project Pragati. Project Pragati, launched in 2023, empowers disadvantaged youth by training them as General Duty Assistants (GDAs) and ensuring job placements, reflecting Honda’s “Care for Community” vision in healthcare and skill development.

The newly launched GDA Career Progression Program, introduced in partnership with Amrita Hospital, Faridabad and implemented by KEDMAN SkillEd India Foundation aims to help healthcare workers move into specialized technical roles through structured training and assured employment at Amrita Hospital.

The launch event was graced by Shri Vinay Dhingra, Trustee, Honda India Foundation, Shri Ram Ganapathi, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer (CMO), Amrita Hospital, Shri Sanjeev Aggarwal, Administrative Director, Amrita Hospital, Shri Rajeev Taneja, Operating Officer, Honda India Foundation and Shri Rajiv Mathur, Chief Executive Officer, KEDMAN SkillEd India Foundation, along with other representatives from HIF, Amrita Hospital and KEDMAN SkillEd India Foundation.

The program follows an employment linked model that ensures both learning and livelihood. It aims to create a sustainable career pathway by offering the HIF-trained GDAs an opportunity to build on their foundational learning and transition into higher-skilled roles. Under this pilot project, these GDAs from underserved backgrounds will undergo a one-year advanced certificate program at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad in fields such as Plastic Surgery Technician, Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) Technician, Hair Transplant Technician and Scrub Technician. Participants will receive full-time employment at Amrita Hospital offering competitive compensation and long-term career growth opportunities.

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