Groyyo & UPSDM Partner to Power Apparel Skill Training
The alliance focuses on creating tailored training programs that reflect real-time industry needs, enhancing employability while promoting sustainable regional growth. Groyyo aims to align grassroots potential with industry demand, thereby contributing to India's broader goals under the Make in India and Skill India initiatives.
Abhishek Yugal, Managing Partner at Groyyo, emphasized the firm's mission to not only fill workforce gaps but also cultivate a skilled, future-ready manufacturing workforce that supports national economic growth.
The initiative also addresses rural talent migration by creating localized opportunities, fostering a stable industrial ecosystem in the region. With a forward-looking approach, Groyyo is tapping into global supply chain shifts to establish India's competitiveness in apparel production.
Groyyo CEO Subin Mitra reiterated the deeper purpose of the partnership—moving beyond business to build life-changing opportunities for youth in the apparel sector, enabling them to shape their own futures.
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