India has one of the youngest populations in the world. Yet millions of young people and women enter adulthood without a single marketable skill. Revathi Kamath's Skill Development initiative works to change that, one community at a time across Karnataka.
India's engineering colleges and MBA programmes are world class. But the young person in a village outside Mysuru who dropped out at 16 has no pathway. No ITI nearby. No internet to learn from. No mentor to guide them.
Women face an even sharper barrier. Cultural expectations, lack of mobility and zero access to capital mean that even a talented, hardworking woman in a semi-urban Karnataka neighbourhood has almost no way to earn independently.
Skill Development exists to build that pathway. Not charity. Not handouts. Practical, marketable skills that create real livelihoods and real dignity.
Basic computer skills including MS Office, internet, email and digital payments are now non-negotiable for most entry-level jobs. We make these accessible to first-generation learners.
The ability to communicate in English unlocks opportunities that remain closed to millions of capable young people in India. Our programme builds this confidence practically.
Understanding savings, interest, basic accounting and how to run a small business are skills almost never taught in Indian schools. We fix that gap directly.
For those who want to start their own micro business, we provide mentorship, business basics, help with government scheme registration and connections to microfinance opportunities.
India's skill gap is not a new problem. It has been known for decades. What has been missing is not awareness but ground-level execution in communities that government programmes have not reached.
Revathi Kamath's initiative does not duplicate what the government does. It reaches the spaces between, the communities too small, too remote or too informal for larger programmes to serve.
We identify communities with high youth unemployment and women with limited livelihood options through field surveys and local networks.
Each participant is assessed for existing skills, learning ability and livelihood goals. Training is matched to the individual, not just the batch.
Practical, hands-on training in local languages by experienced trainers. No jargon. No classroom theory without real-world application.
Participants are supported with job placement assistance, self-employment setup guidance and follow-up for six months after training.
Your donation funds training programmes, materials, trainer fees and placement support. Every contribution is 80G eligible and goes directly to a participant's future.