About Saksham Bharti
From Incompetence to Competence — Aksham se Saksham. Empowering marginalized youth through skill development, scholarships, and community-driven change for 25 years.
Our Vision
To create a prosperous, value-based and a harmonious society, where the opportunities are available to the last man in the row.
Our Mission
Empowering marginalized communities through skill development, employability, holistic development, and empowering youth and women.
Our Journey & Legacy
Established in the year 2000 and registered under the Registration of Societies Act, Saksham Bharti was born from a simple yet powerful vision: to bridge the gap between unemployment and opportunity.
Founded by a group of dedicated professionals, we have spent 25 years transforming lives through our core philosophy of "Aksham se Saksham" (From Incompetence to Competence). We believe that true development is only possible when every individual is equipped with the skills to be self-reliant.
25
Years of Excellence
Alignment with Sustainable Development Goals
Saksham Bharti's work is rooted in a commitment to the United Nations' 2030 Agenda. Here's how our programs align with 10 of the 17 SDGs.
No Poverty
Scholarships and income-generating skill training help break the poverty cycle for underprivileged youth and families.
Quality Education
Our core mission — providing industry-standard vocational training in IT, stitching, beauty culture, and soft skills.
Gender Equality
The majority of our trainees are women. We actively empower them with skills, confidence, and economic independence.
Clean Water & Sanitation
Cleanliness drives and hygiene awareness campaigns are embedded in our center operations and trainee programs.
Affordable & Clean Energy
Solar panel installations at Vikas Nagar and Dwarka centers reduce dependence on conventional electricity.
Decent Work & Economic Growth
390 job placements in 2024-25, the Aajeevika Mahotsav Job Fair, and entrepreneurship pathways for our graduates.
Reduced Inequalities
Serving marginalized urban communities in Delhi and UP, ensuring skill access reaches the "last man in the row."
Sustainable Cities & Communities
Empowering urban youth builds stronger, more resilient communities across New Delhi and beyond.
Responsible Consumption & Production
Eco-impact activities, plantation drives, and responsible resource use embedded in all center operations.
Partnerships for the Goals
Strategic alliances with ERM, NIIT Foundation, Magic Bus, Aakash Healthcare, and 27+ companies at job fairs.
Rajeev Kumar Kalra
President, Saksham Bharti
"Leading with a mission to empower marginalized communities through education and dignified self-reliance."
Message from the President
As I reflect on the journey of the past year, my heart is filled with gratitude and pride. Saksham Bharti has continued to move forward with renewed energy, touching lives and creating opportunities where they are needed the most.
Our Core Areas of Impact
Skill Training
Market-relevant skills securing stable employment.
Digital Fluency
Empowering youth to navigate the digital world.
Entrepreneurship
Turning ideas into thriving small businesses.
Emotional Intelligence
Building confidence and leadership abilities.
Our partnerships with organizations like NIIT Foundation and Magic Bus have grown stronger, preparing youth for the digital economy. We have also opened many new centers, including our recent one at Nangloi, New Delhi.
Every student who secures a job and every family that begins to dream bigger is a testament to the power of our collective effort. Let us move forward with the same spirit of service and commitment.
With gratitude and determination,
Rajeev Kumar Kalra
President, Saksham Bharti
Focused Empowerment
At the heart of Saksham Bharti's operations is a specialized focus on the youth in the age group of 17 to 23 years. We identify this as a critical transition period where the right guidance and skill-set can rewrite a person's entire future.
While our vocational training primarily serves this demographic, our broader mission remains inclusive. We provide scholarship programs based on needs-cum-merit for students ranging from primary school all the way through higher education.
How We Work
- Enrollment: Identifying meritorious but underprivileged candidates.
- Training: Industry-standard vocational courses.
- Mentoring: Continuous hand-holding and career counseling.
- Placement: Direct link to industry through job fairs like 'Aajeevika Mahotsav'.
Empowering the youth through skill-focused vocational training.
A Holistic Ecosystem of Growth
Saksham Bharti provides more than just training; we provide an ecosystem. Our vocational courses in computer education, stitching, beauty culture, and soft skills are supported by over **250+ volunteers** from diverse professional backgrounds.
From organizing the **Swami Vivekananda Aajeevika Mahotsav** (Job Fairs) to providing pre-admission mentoring, we ensure that the "fruits of development" are accessible to the "last man in the row." We don't just teach skills; we nurture entrepreneurial mindsets that drive long-term community change.
Our Core Members
The dedicated leadership driving our mission forward.
Rajeev Kumar Kalra
President
Dipti Chawla
General Secretary
Deepak Arora
Vice President
Neeraj Rana Sharma
Vice President
Gaurav Ahuja
Vice President
Narendra Vishwakarma
Vice President
Hervinder Singh
Treasurer
Kanwar Verma
Secretary
Pradeep Kumar Mehrotra
Secretary
Dr. Pratibha Gogia
Secretary
Ripudaman Kalra
Secretary
Ram Milan Yadav
Secretary
Sunil Kumar
Executive Member
Medhavi Anand
Executive Member
Rekha
Executive Member
Sukriti Kalra
Executive Member
Suresh Sabharwal
Executive Member
Dr. Vinod Anand
Executive Member
Vaaruni Bhasin
Executive Member
Rupali Agarwal
Executive Member
Sudhir Kr. Sehra
Executive Member
Subhash Malik
Executive Member
Raghu Kalra
Executive Member
P Bala ji
Executive Member
Anindita Roy
Executive Member
Ankur Arora
Executive Member
Gaurav Kathuria
Executive Member
Rajesh Bhagat
Executive Member
Kritika Hora
Executive Member
Silver Jubilee Well-Wishers
Words of encouragement and appreciation from our supporters & well-wishers.
"Over 25 years, Saksham Bharti has embraced a youthful spirit — and through their tireless dedication and efforts, its founders and members too defy age and continue to remain forever young."
Jyotika Kalra
Well-wisher"Wishing Saksham Bharti a very Happy 25th Anniversary! Grateful for the incredible journey and the lives touched along the way. Let’s continue working together towards the mission of ‘Aksham Se Saksham’."
Narender
Well-wisher"Best wishes to the entire Saksham Bharti team — proud to witness 25 years of impactful work and unity. A silver jubilee that reflects thousands of transformed lives."
Neeraj Sharma
Well-wisher"Congratulations to Saksham Bharti for 25 inspiring years of dedication and service — a truly commendable journey of resilience, compassion, and empowerment."
MP Gogia
Well-wisher"SB standing tall at 25, striding to 50. Celebrating 25 years of Saksham Bharti – a journey of resilience, compassion, and empowerment."
Deepak Arora & Dr. Pratibha Gogia
Core Committee Members"Congratulations to the entire team and family of Saksham Bharti. May the journey continue to bring smiles on millions of faces."
Mukesh Jain
Well-wisherAnnual Report
Transparency and accountability are our core values.
Saksham Bharti Annual Report 2024-25
Read about our achievements, financial statements, and the progress we've made towards our goals over the past year.
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