Government ITIs upgraded across 16 Indian states
Students impacted annually
faculty members trained in modern teaching methods
of upgraded ITIs feature industry-aligned labs and smart classrooms
Youth are the backbone of our country and they determine the country’s development. Hence, they have to be competent enough to face the challenges in life.
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Youth are the backbone of our country and they determine the country’s development. Hence, they have to be competent enough to face the challenges in life.
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
AOL-SSRDP’s Skilling Revolution
Revitalizing Government ITIs
In alignment with India’s mission to become a global talent powerhouse, The Art of Living’s Sri Sri Rural Development Programme (AOL-SSRDP) is leading a powerful transformation of Government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across India. By modernising infrastructure, upgrading trainer capabilities, and embedding life skills into technical education, AOL-SSRDP is equipping India’s youth—especially in rural and semi-urban regions—with future-ready skills, confidence, and dignity.
Key Objectives
- Modern, Industry-Ready Labs: Electrical, solar, plumbing, and automation labs equipped with cutting-edge tools
- Faculty Development: Trainers upskilled through certified ToT programs.
- Value-Based Leadership Training: Students undergo Youth Leadership Training Program (YLTP) focused on life skills, resilience, and purpose.
- Job-Linked Learning: Career readiness through soft skills, digital literacy, and interview preps.
- Strong Industry Linkages: Internships, apprenticeships, and placement support enabled through CSR networks.
- Holistic Student Empowerment: Focus on mental well-being, leadership, and inner strength alongside technical skills
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Empower India’s Youth. Transform Futures.
Join us in building a nation of skilled, confident, and purpose-driven individuals. By transforming Government ITIs, we’re not just upgrading classrooms—we’re shaping tomorrow’s workforce with dignity, innovation, and heart.