Spark Minda Foundation recognises Education and Skill Development as one of the building blocks of the nation. The flagship programme of Spark Minda Foundation – Aakarshan Skill Development began its journey in 2013. Supplementing to the “Skill India Mission” of the Government of India, this path-breaking initiative provides quality education and skill to less

privileged children and youth with a special focus on the women community of rural India. The Programme also aligns with SDG 1, 4,5 and 17. The programme aims to deliver transformative skill education to the rural community, so that they become educated, responsible and self-reliant citizens with a deep sense of commitment to society. At Aakarshan, the courses offered are Basic Computer, Tally, Spoken English, Cutting & Tailoring, Beauty Wellness and Industrial Tailoring.

During Covid- 19 Pandemic, the programme went online and catered to the needs of the community regardless of the geographical boundaries.

The youth enrolled for programmes are provided with employment opportunities. These programmes empower women and the majority of women becomes entrepreneurs after enrolling for these courses.

Dual System of training

To bridge the  gap between academic and industrial training  an MOU was signed between DTTE Government of NCT Delhi and Minda Corporation Limited to initiate Dual System of Training. This programme is an excellent example of win-win model, where students are getting benefited with on job training in the industry, whereas industry is getting skilled manpower, which can be retained, creating employment opportunities.

Business Integrated Prison project

Based on the Public Private Partnership model, this initiative is one of its own kinds in India’s automotive Industry. Under this initiative, an automotive manufacturing facility is set up inside prison premises to impart skill and provide employment to prison inmates. This project has created an opportunity for the inmates, who get employment inside the Prison and can support their families from prison itself through income generation. The objective of this programme is to create a crimeless society through imparting skills and providing employment accessibility to inmates in prisons. 

World on Wheels

The programme was in collaboration with HP, BSG and NIIT Foundation. A computer lab was installed in the bus and the bus will reach people who are located in a remote village of Hasanpur.

• To promote skilling and livelihood
• To facilitate employment
• To facilitate entrepreneurship
• To empower women
• To enhance skills
• To encourage and promote partnerships
• To encourage digital literacy
• To promote on-job training
• To bridge the gap between academic and industrial/ practical training 

Spark Minda Foundation’s Aakarshan programme has been bestowed upon with the 9^th National CSR Times Award in 2022.