Bajaj Sakhi Skills Kendra (SSK) is a flagship women-centric skilling initiative of Bajaj Auto Foundation, built on a 50-year legacy of community development through the Samaj Seva Kendra model. The program focuses on equipping women with market-relevant skills through hyperlocal training, creating pathways to achieve economic independence, employment, entrepreneurship, and long-term self-reliance.
Women-only centres ensuring safe and inclusive learning environments
End-to-end support from mobilisation to post-placement tracking
Courses selected based on local demand assessment
Expanding across India
Roadmap to building sustainable livelihood opportunities for women
1 center in Akurdi, Maharashtra
Plans to expand across 3 more locations (Chakan, Sambhaji Nagar, Pantnagar)
5,200+ women to be skilled over 3 years
~30% self-employment outcomes
Expanding across India
Roadmap to building sustainable livelihood opportunities for women
1 center in Akurdi, Maharashtra
Plans to expand across 3 more locations (Chakan, Sambhaji Nagar, Pantnagar)
5,200+ women to be skilled over 3 years
~30% self-employment outcomes
Data as on 30th September, 2026
A glimpse of SSK in action
Enabling change through partnerships
SSK is implemented through a collaborative ecosystem that enables effective, scalable livelihood programs for women.
Stakeholder Voices
Stakeholder Voices
Behind every initiative are voices that shape and experience impact, leaders driving change and individuals transforming their lives through access to skills, education, and opportunity.
Beneficiaries
One day, I learned about a beautician course and decided to enroll. I successfully completed both the basic and advanced levels, gaining the skills and confidence I needed. Determined to pursue my dream, I started a small beauty parlour of my own. This journey taught me that with determination and conviction, even the biggest dreams can become a reality.
Archana Wadne
SSK
I enrolled in the GST Tally course because I wanted to gain practical accounting skills. GST Tally is one of the most fundamental accounting software programs, and it helps us efficiently manage accounts and financial records. I personally run a printing press business, where I regularly handle accounting tasks such as preparing purchase bills, sales bills, receipt entries, payment entries, and other purchase-related records. To manage all these activities accurately and independently, having proper knowledge of GST Tally is essential. That’s why I decided to take this course.
Anjali Umesh Bhosale
SSK
The biggest benefit of enrolling in this course is the amount of time it saves. When our work takes less time, it also reduces the effort required, allowing us to focus on multiple tasks more efficiently.This course has shown me the importance of embracing technology in our daily work. It has made accounting faster, easier, and more organized. I also appreciate the learning environment here. Every class and every subject is taught with dedication, which keeps me motivated and eager to learn.
