Anudip at the Core
Since 2007, we’ve taken opportunity to India’s farthest corners, continually adapting skills training to connect youth with emerging jobs.
Our journey began from the mangroves of the Sundarbans, with a simple belief: talent exists everywhere and opportunity can be built. For 19+ years, we’ve helped youth across 22 states find sustainable livelihoods by helping them get employed, earn, and become independent, while lifting entire communities out of generations of struggle.
Centred around India’s youth, Anudip has always focused on building independence and lifelong sustainability, regardless of what drives the economy. We teach learners to learn on their own, developing confidence, communication, and people’s skills alongside adaptability and resilience. We build AI natives, instilling self-employability and intrapreneurship skills, capabilities that let them navigate workforce disruption independently, long after they have left Anudip.
Building an Inclusive AI Economy
Our aim is to equip underserved youth with the growth mindset, curiosity and ambition to channelize local challenges into economic opportunities by expanding access to emerging technologies, learning tools and opportunities, we enable them to learn, engage, innovate and shape independent pathways to sustainable careers through a two-tiered intervention.
The Human Shift
Unwinding the Blockage
Psychological barriers often prevent marginalized youth from pursuing opportunities. We overcome these by counselling learners and parents with the help of local bodies and community role models.
Core Skill Development
Our training in industry-aligned technical courses, AI tools and digital fluency builds the capabilities required for today’s jobs.
Beyond the Syllabus
With hands-on training and industry exposure, learners build collaboration, critical thinking, and enterprise to navigate the platform economy, build self-employment ventures, and leverage localized opportunities.
Thriving Independently
Finally, our learners develop the confidence, adaptability, and problem-solving skills to navigate a rapidly changing job market, seize new opportunities, and build sustainable careers independently.
Unwinding the Blockage
Psychological barriers often prevent marginalized youth from pursuing opportunities. We overcome these by counselling learners and parents with the help of local bodies and community role models.
Core Skill Development
Our training in industry-aligned technical courses, AI tools and digital fluency builds the capabilities required for today’s jobs.
Beyond the Syllabus
With hands-on training and industry exposure, learners build collaboration, critical thinking, and enterprise to navigate the platform economy, build self-employment ventures, and leverage localized opportunities.
Thriving Independently
Finally, our learners develop the confidence, adaptability, and problem-solving skills to navigate a rapidly changing job market, seize new opportunities, and build sustainable careers independently.
The Ecosystem Shift
Our classrooms foster a learner-centric environment where students take an active role in their learning, while trainers facilitate exploration, collaboration, and application, improving attendance and assessment scores across AI-powered cohorts. We provide youth from the margins, opportunities to access some of the most coveted careers in the AI economy. Our early intervention begins with upskilling teachers with the latest in tech.
Centres of Excellence
81%
75%
Degree-to-Career Model
96%
Green Skills
97%
Educator Enablement
Deep Impact,
Proven in Numbers.
Across 200+ centres in 17 states — our transformation at scale
Build with Partners
Government Bodies
We place youth at the centre, building 21st-century skills in two stages: strengthening their capabilities and continuously evolving our offerings to reach marginalized youth in their communities. By bridging opportunity gaps, we equip them with the skills, confidence, and exposure to thrive in the future of work.
Corporates
450+ industry partners keep every course grounded in real market demand, preparing job-ready talent for the workforce of tomorrow. They also fund CSR projects that bring underserved communities into that same workforce.
Colleges & Institutions
Our institutional partnerships help build durable foundations early, through school teachers and through 400+ colleges and 22+ universities; we convert that foundation into jobs. Together, they compound: early foundation, converted into real employment outcomes.
Recruiters
From campus placements to employer-led hiring events, our 1000+ MSME and corporate partners drive 100+ job drives a year — preparing learners for the workplace through mock interviews and industry sessions.
Join the Movement
Whether you’re learning, mentoring, or giving — there’s a role here for you.
From Learners, in Their Words
Partners in Possibility
Wells Fargo is proud to support Anudip’s mission of empowering underserved youth with industry-relevant skills and opportunities. Together, we are helping bridge the digital divide, foster sustainable livelihoods, and build more inclusive and resilient communities.
Bandana Jha (Head Philanthropy and Community Impact)
Anudip has helped underserved youth access meaningful livelihoods. We value their work in creating hospitality-sector opportunities in Ayodhya, Varanasi, and Gaya, and look forward to continuing our collaboration.
Kurush Irani (Group Head, CSR)
Trusted by students,backed by industry.
Event Highlights
AI and the Future of Work: Building an Equitable India
Anudip Foundation hosted a pre-summit for the India AI Impact Summit 2026 titled “AI and the Future of Work: Building an Equitable India.” The event emerged as a resounding success, spotlighting AI’s transformative role in reshaping the future of work and expanding opportunities for marginalized communities. Bringing together industry leaders, government representatives, and social organizations, the convening marked a meaningful step toward building a more inclusive AI ecosystem in a diverse country like India. Through focused sessions, the discussions explored skilling frameworks, responsible AI development, and the power of cross-sector collaboration to drive impact at scale. The event also featured compelling student career journeys and live AI project showcases, offering tangible evidence of resilient, future-ready training in action.
GHCI 2025
Anudip Foundation had the opportunity to join GHCI 2025—a global event organized by AnitaB.org—as a Pathways Partner, reflecting our commitment to building an inclusive and future-ready tech workforce for women. As part of the engagement, Anudip set up a table in the expo hall, positioned among several major companies. This presence led to significant interest, with multiple leading corporates approaching Anudip with major recruitment offers for our students. Our table also drew strong engagement from women students who were eager to explore Anudip’s skilling programs.
We further delivered a masterclass, led by Debjani Mukherjee and Jalajakshi CK, on the theme “Tech for Good: Building Inclusive Futures with Code and Compassion.” The session received enthusiastic participation and generated deep interest from the audience. We also showcased two of our standout beneficiaries, Yamini Ramaswamy and Madhabi D, whose journeys embody the resilience, talent, and purpose that define Anudip’s mission. Through this multifaceted participation, Anudip strengthened its visibility, forged meaningful connections, and inspired many with the impact of inclusive skilling.
CXXO No Ceiling Summit 2025 - Dare to Disrupt
Anudip Foundation’s CEO, Monisha Banerjee, led a masterclass on “How to Make Your Workforce AI-Ready” at the CXXO NoCeiling Summit 2025 – Dare to Disrupt, held at Taj Palace, New Delhi. Organized by Kalaari Capital’s CXXO initiative in collaboration with TiE Institute, the session brought together over 40 corporate and startup leaders, with strong participation from women professionals.
The masterclass explored practical ways to build AI-ready teams, drive inclusive growth through digital skilling, and reimagine innovation for the future of work.
The event also featured Radha Basu, Anudip’s Co-founder and CEO of iMerit, who spoke on the importance of inclusion in developing a globally competitive AI workforce that empowers women and underrepresented communities.
It was a significant platform for Anudip to showcase its commitment to creating AI-driven, inclusive workplaces where women lead and inspire meaningful change.
Reskilling for tomorrow
Anudip Foundation hosted “Reskilling for Tomorrow: AI & Workforce 2.0”, a dynamic event spotlighting the transformative power of AI in reshaping the future of work and empowering marginalized youth which was graced by Chief guest of honour – Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, Minister of State for Education and DoNER, Govt of India. The gathering brought together thought leaders from industry, academia, and civil society to delve into AI’s impact on the job market and chart a collaborative path to bridge skill gaps within underserved communities. From expert panels and inspiring success stories to certificate distributions and future-forward discussions, the event celebrated innovation, inclusivity, and the power of digital skills.
Latest from Anudip
Catch up on our latest milestones, from grassroots action to the recognition our work receives beyond communities.
For Social Good & Impact, in the sub-category ‘Decent Work and Economic Growth’.
Recognised at the 10th edition of ASSOCHAM’s Edu Meet & Excellence Awards.
Gold Winner at the ET Education Excellence Awards 2026.
Employers met graduating learners across two days of interviews and mock rounds.
A week-long intensive on building models and working with LLMs.
Teacher training and STEM lab setup across a new cluster of schools.
Counselling for learners and parents, backed by local institutions.
Government bodies, corporates and colleges on making the new economy accessible.
Graduates returned as role models for the next cohort of learners.
Trains youth and women (91% from families earning under Rs 20,000/month) since 2007 with in-demand skills in coding, AI, and professional development, helping them break
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