New Delhi, January 27, 2026: HDFC Bank, in collaboration with Nasscom Foundation, has announced the launch of a Parivartan Skilling Centre in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, under its CSR programme Parivartan. The initiative aims to strengthen employability pathways for youth from economically and socially underserved communities by equipping them with industry-relevant skills.
The skilling centre will be implemented under the Nasscom Foundation Skilling & Employability Initiative and is designed as a permanent, self-running facility. Over a period of more than three years, the centre will train 1,950 youth, with a targeted 60% participation from women. At least 70% of the trained candidates are expected to secure employment in entry-level roles such as Data Entry Operator, Retail Sales Associate, and Front Office Assistant, providing access to the formal workforce and opportunities for career progression.
The centre will be managed end-to-end by Nasscom Foundation, covering operations, training delivery, and post-placement tracking. This model is intended to ensure consistency in training quality and stronger alignment between skills development and labour market demand. Training will focus on digital and IT-enabled services (ITeS) roles, combining technical competencies with digital literacy and essential soft skills such as communication, customer interaction, workplace etiquette, and confidence-building.
By the end of the project period, approximately 1,365 participants are expected to be placed, supporting income stability and socio-economic mobility, particularly for first-generation formal sector entrants. Structured post-placement mentoring and tracking will further support retention and early career progression.
Nusrat Pathan, Head CSR, HDFC Bank, said, “Through Parivartan, our focus is on enabling meaningful and sustained livelihood opportunities by strengthening the link between skills training and employment. We address this gap by aligning training delivery with industry requirements, and placement support, particularly for youth in emerging regional markets.”
Jyoti Sharma, CEO, Nasscom Foundation, said, “Young people from underserved communities often face barriers in accessing formal employment due to limited exposure to job-ready digital skills and workplace environments. Through this collaboration with HDFC Bank Parivartan, we aim to build a structured skilling ecosystem that combines technical training with employability support and post-placement engagement, enabling youth to enter and sustain themselves in the workforce.”
Meerut’s position as an education hub for surrounding Tier-II, Tier-III and Tier-IV regions makes it a strategic location for the centre. Many participants are expected to be first-generation learners with limited digital exposure. Accordingly, the curriculum will begin with foundational digital skills such as basic computer operations, keyboarding, email usage, and productivity tools, before progressing to role-specific, hands-on training aligned with ITeS job requirements.
The launch of the Parivartan Skilling Centre in Meerut reflects HDFC Bank Parivartan’s broader commitment to livelihood enablement, inclusive development, and expanding access to opportunity for youth across emerging and underserved geographies in India.
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