Friday, December 8, 2017
Rockefeller Focuses on Skills Gap in India
The Nudge Foundation, which is backed by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, Tata Trusts and other industry heavyweights, has received a grant worth $250,000 (Rs 1.6 crore) from The Rockefeller Foundation to expand its operations across India.
Currently operating only in Karnataka, the firm will use the funds for capacity building across admissions, programme delivery, product research and data management systems.The organization attacks the root causes of unemployability among India’s youth and the team has an impressive track record in equipping and supporting the underprivileged youth in hard as well as soft skills that allow them to thrive...