Award Recognition for Youth Skilling

Recognising Impact in Youth Skill Development

Centum Foundation’s collaborative initiative, Hunnar – Skill Development Program for Youth, was recognised as a Winner in the ‘Pankh’ category at the CSR’25 Awards, organised by beVokal. The recognition highlights the program’s contribution to strengthening youth employability through structured training and outcome-driven implementation in the Northeast region.

About the CSR’25 Award

The CSR’25 Awards acknowledge corporate social responsibility initiatives across India that demonstrate measurable impact, innovation, and sustainability. The Pankh category recognises programs that enable growth and opportunity by addressing critical social challenges through scalable and well-executed interventions.

Hunnar was selected through a multi-stage jury evaluation process that assessed program design, implementation quality, and on-ground outcomes.

The Initiative: Hunnar – Skill Development Program for Youth

Hunnar is a youth skilling initiative designed to equip young people with industry-aligned skills that improve employability and workforce readiness. Implemented by Centum Foundation in partnership with Mahindra & Mahindra, the program focuses on building practical capabilities that support sustained career progression.

The initiative combines structured classroom training, practical exposure, and employer linkages to help learners transition effectively from training to employment, particularly in regions with limited access to quality skilling opportunities.

Partnership and Implementation

The recognition reflects a strong implementation by Centum Foundation, bringing together corporate CSR vision and on-ground execution expertise. The program’s delivery model emphasises alignment with regional workforce needs, quality training delivery, and measurable learner outcomes.

At the CSR’25 Awards ceremony held at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, the achievement was represented by teams from both organisations, underscoring the role of collaboration in advancing youth skilling initiatives.

Why the Recognition Matters

The award reinforces the importance of:

• Outcome-driven youth skilling initiatives

• Industry-aligned training models

• Regional focus on underserved geographies

• Collaborative CSR partnerships that enable scale and sustainability

For Centum Foundation, the recognition aligns with its ongoing work to strengthen skill development ecosystems and expand access to meaningful employment opportunities for young people.

Looking Ahead

Building on this recognition, Centum Foundation continues to focus on expanding youth skilling initiatives, strengthening employer linkages, and supporting young people in accessing future-ready careers across regions.