GMR Varalakshmi Foundation

Building Pathways to Empowerment and Dignified Livelihoods

GMR Varalakshmi Foundation advances empowerment by building job-ready skills, supporting women entrepreneurs, and strengthening rural livelihoods.

Where Skills Lead to Dignity, Income, and Independence

Many bright minds in our villages and towns lack the specific skills that modern shops and factories need. This makes finding a good job very difficult. At the same time, many women and small-scale farmers have the will to work but lack the right tools or markets to sell what they produce.

The Foundation bridges the gap between dreams and reality.  It places strong emphasis on skill development as a catalyst for social and economic transformation, particularly among youth and women, focusing on building capacities for entrepreneurship and livelihood generation, enabling meaningful participation in economic progress.

We offer hands-on training, career advice, and help with starting small enterprises. By focusing on what people actually need to succeed, we help entire communities rise out of poverty and build a more secure future for their children.

FY 2025-26
1,00,000
Youths Trained
16
Pratibha centres
5
Locations
900+
Stable career placements
How We Support Livelihoods
The Foundation works across four areas to ensure to open doors to better work for as many people as we can.
Skill India
Skill India
Short courses to build job-ready skills for local economy, plus communication basics and workplace readiness, with job support.
Women Empowerment
Women Empowerment
Support for women to learn to create craft and food products and earn through orders, events, and online sales.
Farm & Non-Farm Livelihoods
Farm & Non-Farm Livelihoods
Support for families with crops, livestock, and micro-enterprise, with inputs, know-how, and networking to boost opportunities.
Pratibha Centres
Pratibha Centres
Career centres that offer guidance, exam books, computer basics, mock interviews, resume writing, and application filings.
Enabling Marketing of Products of Women Entrepreneurs
EMPOWER (Enabling Marketing of Products of Women Entrepreneurs)
Enables women artisans to build sustainable livelihoods by marketing handcrafted, eco-friendly products through the Hyderabad Airport store, corporate orders, office sales, and exhibitions.

Vocational Training Institutes

GMR Varalakshmi Foundation runs 16 vocational training institutes (VTIs) across regions to prepare under-served youth for real job roles and self-employment opportunities. These institutes offer short, job-focused courses in technical and service sectors. We focus on teaching skills that help students get jobs immediately after they finish their short courses.
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Impact That Stands Out
Our livelihoods work prepare underserved youth for employment and self-enterprise opportunities..
Aligned With UN SDG
Aligned With UN SDGs
Advancing quality education, gender equality, and decent work through targeted livelihood and skill initiatives.
Strengthening Economic Participation
Strengthening Economic Participation
Vocational institutes, Pratibha centres, and EMPOWER initiatives enable pathways to economic independence.
National Recognition
National Recognition
GMR Varalakshmi Foundation received the Rotary National CSR Award for Community and Skill Development in the Southern Region..
Impact Stories
Stories of Empowerment and Dignified Livelihoods
Empowerment Livelihoods
Spotlight

AI-Powered Technology Integration for Sustainability (AI-PTIS-2024) Conference at GMRIT

The International Conference on “AI-Powered Technology Integration for Sustainability (AI-PTIS-2024)” was organised by GMRIT from July 5th and 6th , 2024, chief guest was Dr. W. Selvamurthy, a former distinguished scientist, Chief Controller R&D, DRDO, President of Amity Science, Technology and Innovation Foundation, and Chancellor of Amity University Chhattisgarh.

AI-Powered Technology Integration for Sustainability (AI-PTIS-2024) Conference at GMRIT

The International Conference on “AI-Powered Technology Integration for Sustainability (AI-PTIS-2024)” was organised by GMRIT from July 5th and 6th , 2024, chief guest was Dr. W. Selvamurthy, a former distinguished scientist, Chief Controller R&D, DRDO, President of Amity Science, Technology and Innovation Foundation, and Chancellor of Amity University Chhattisgarh.

Our Partners
TVS Motor Company

Best Two Wheeler In India- Bike, Scooter, Motorcycle | TVS Motor

TVS Motor Company is a reputed two and three-wheeler manufacturer globally, championing progress through Sustainable Mobility with four state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Hosur, Mysuru and Nalagarh in India and Karawang in Indonesia.

Encalm Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.

Airport Meet & Assistance Service | Encalm Hospitality

Encalm Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. (Encalm) specialises in curating and delivering special experiences in the arena of Airport Hospitality. Encalm offers products and services that support various non-aviation revenues including VIP Lounges, Concierge Services and Airport Hotel etc.

Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited

Mahindra Last Mile Mobility - Advanced Electric Three & Four-Wheelers Transport Solutions

Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited, a subsidiary of M&M, manufactures a widely acclaimed mix of electric, CNG, petrol, diesel last mile mobility 3- and 4-wheeler passenger as well as cargo vehicles.

MTAR Technologies

MTAR Technologies | India’s Leading Precision Engineering & Manufacturing Company

A leading precision engineering and manufacturing firm, delivering cutting-edge solutions to India’s prestigious Space, Civilian Nuclear, Aerospace sectors.

Gyproc-Saint Gobian

Gyproc: Leading Solutions for Gypsum False Ceiling, Plastering, and Drywall

Gyproc is a market leader in the building construction space in India for the last 30 years. Our products are an integral, functional, design and sustainable component of modern and emotional architecture.

TOMCOM (Telangana Overseas Manpower Company)

TOMCOM (Telangana Overseas Manpower Company)

Telangana Overseas Manpower Company (TOMCOM) is a registered government recruitment agency under the Department of Labour, Employment Training, and Factories, Government of Telangana. It focuses on facilitating safe, legal, and secure overseas employment for youth in sectors like healthcare, hospitality, construction, and manufacturing.

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has been established on July 31, 2008, as a not-for-profit public limited company under section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956 (now corresponding to section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013). It operates as a unique Public Private Partnership (PPP) model under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE). GMRVF partnered with NSDC to implement PMKVY (Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana) scheme in its skill training centers.

Union Bank

Union Bank

Union Bank, through its Union Bank Social Foundation Trust, has partnered with GMRVF for running four Rural Self-Employment Training Institutes in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

CELEBI

CELEBI

CELEBI a ground-handling services company in aviation industry , has partnered with GMRVF to train Cargo professionals.

Lite Bite Foods

Lite Bite Foods

Lite Bite Foods, a Food and Beverage company, has partnered with GMRVF for the course of Multi cuisine cook and F&B steward.

Maruti Driving School

Maruti Driving School

Maruti Driving School is an initiative of Maruti Suzuki India Limited for driving training, and has partnered with GMRVF for car driving course at Hyderabad and Delhi.

Relaxo Foundation

Relaxo Foundation

Relaxo Foundation, the CSR arm of Relaxo Footwear Limited, has partnered with GMRVF for course on Customer Service Associate (CSA).

Schneider Electric India Foundation

Schneider Electric India Foundation

Schneider Electric India Foundation, the CSR arm of Schneider Electric, has partnered with GMRVF for conducting Electrician training.

VDMA

VDMA

German Engineering Federation (VDMA) in association with Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH has partnered with GMRVF for “Skill Development Program in Cleaning Sector for Facility Management”.

Voltas

Voltas

Voltas, leading Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Company, has partnered with GMRVF to offer vocational training course on refrigeration and air conditioning.

Volvo Construction Equipment

Volvo Construction Equipment

Volvo Construction Equipment, manufacturer of construction machines, has partnered with GMRVF to offer vocational training in Excavator Operator.

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