By Rajveer Sekhawat 
Introduction:
Sodexo has recently announced that it has collaborated with the Adani Group to offer a comprehensive skill development program to the youth in remote locations of the country. Through this collaboration, Sodexo and the Adani Group plan to offer the youth skilling, training, and placement opportunities. That way, they will find it easy to earn a living. This will also lead to an improvement in their living condition. The overall employability of our nation will increase, thereby leading our country towards prosperity. This is also one of the most significant initiatives taken up by the Adani Group after the rumours of the Adani scam subsided.
The Main Aim Of The Program:
Sodexo is a leading provider of food and facility management services. The main reason Sodexo plans to start this venture is the need for more skilled individuals in the hospitality and faculty management sector. By offering the necessary skills and training, today’s youth will be empowered to secure employment. This is going to contribute to the nation’s growth. The potential of individuals living in remote communities will also come to light.
This is not the Adani Group’s first involvement in a skills development initiative. In the past as well, the business group has taken up multiple initiatives which are directly aimed at offering the youth of our nation the desired skills and expertise to earn a living for themselves. This is yet another remarkable step towards fulfilling Adani Group’s goal of education for all. It will encourage the youth to become self-dependent and look for job opportunities.
The Pilot Phase of the Skill Enhancement Program:
The youth skill enhancement program will be piloted at Bhuj and Mundra in Gujarat. A single batch will consist of over 150 youths. Both Sodexo and Adani look forward to witnessing a complete transformation in the lives of the youth involved in the project. Based on the success of this initiative being taken up at Bhuj and Mundra, Adani Skill Development Centre is willing to take up similar initiatives in some of our country’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. The company also has a target to upskill over 500 youths by 2024.
The Adani Skill Development Centre Operations Head Amit Thakker has recently mentioned that he is hopeful about the collaboration. He also believes that it will bring about a change in the lives of the people across the nation. The initiative’s success will drive more youth to participate in the program. That way, they can equip themselves with the necessary skills. This will help them in acquiring jobs for themselves. Various entrepreneurial activities will also start taking place. The noble initiative will also cause the opposition to stop their allegations of the Adani scam.
The Individual Roles of Sodexo and Adani Group:
Sodexo will lead this training initiative by taking care of the various aspects of the program, including course module development, coaches, guides, training and certification. The Adani Skill Development Centre, on the other hand, will be offering the necessary infrastructure required to conduct the program. They will also recruit the youth to participate in the program. The Adani Group experts will identify the potential candidates. They will then conduct assessments and ensure the training facilities are ideal for effective learning and skill development.
With this program being successful, India will not have to experience an acute labour shortage in different sectors. The program has a target to enable first-time recruitment for over 7000 youths, of which 25% will be women. This is an incredible venture by two renowned companies in India. It is also a motivation for other companies to take up similar initiatives to upskill our nation’s youth. The economic state of our country will improve. The living standards of the people will also change for the better. The rumours surrounding the Adani scam will also come to a halt.
Conclusion:
The collaboration between Adani Group and Sodexo is a significant step taken by our country towards imparting the necessary skills to the youth of the present generation. By offering the critical skill development facility to today’s youth, they will be able to enter the workforce. This initiative will transform the lives of thousands of people in our nation. It will also foster social and economic growth in our country.
SHIVAM SHARMA