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  • McDonald’s for youth empowerment program creates 1500 jobs in Delhi NCR

    McDonald’s for youth empowerment program creates 1500 jobs in Delhi NCR

    McDonald’s India – North and East has achieved a major milestone in McDonald’s for Youth Empowerment program, creating meaningful employment opportunities for over 1500 young individuals across Delhi NCR.

    Implemented in partnership with local NGOs and community organisations, the flagship McDonald’s for Youth Empowerment initiative has provided first-job opportunities to youth from less privileged backgrounds in Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad and Faridabad.

    The program delivers structured training through McDonald’s global curriculum, covering customer service, communication, restaurant operations, food safety, teamwork, and professional development – equipping participants with transferable skills for long-term career growth.

    Rajeev Ranjan, Managing Director, McDonald’s India – North and East, said, “Through McDonald’s for Youth Empowerment, we have supported over 2,500 young individuals in taking their first steps into the workforce. This powerful initiative transforms lives and builds stronger communities.”

    Rajesh Soundararajan, Director, Katha, added, “Our partnership with McDonald’s has successfully connected youth with meaningful employment, fostering confidence and financial independence.”

    The McDonald’s for Youth Empowerment program has expanded across multiple states including Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. McDonald’s now plans to scale the initiative further and invites interested NGOs to collaborate by reaching out at hiring.ngo@del.in.mcd.com.

  • Ambuja Foundation launches skill development institute in Modinagar

    Ambuja Foundation launches skill development institute in Modinagar

    Ambuja Foundation and Kanohar Electricals Limited have partnered to launch a Skill Development Institute in Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh, aiming to empower more than 1,000 rural youth over the next three years with employment-oriented training.

    Located in Ghaziabad district and strategically close to the expanding Delhi NCR economic hub, the institute targets villages around Saunda where educated youth face high unemployment and underemployment despite completing secondary school or graduation. A field assessment by Ambuja Foundation highlighted a critical gap in industry-relevant technical skills and practical exposure.

    The initiative, rooted in the native village of Kanohar Electricals Limited founder Shri Kanohar Lal Singhal, will offer structured courses including Phlebotomy, General Duty Assistant, OT Assistance, Customer Care, and Microfinance. Participants will also receive soft skills, IT training, on-the-job training, work readiness, financial literacy, and occupational health and safety modules.

    “With the growing demand for a skilled workforce, this Skill Development Institute in Modinagar will bridge the skills gap and equip youth with industry-relevant capabilities,” said Pearl Tiwari, CEO, Ambuja Foundation. “Through this partnership with Kanohar Electricals Limited, we aim to empower rural youth with the confidence and opportunities needed for sustainable careers.”

    Dinesh Singhal, Chairman and Managing Director of Kanohar Electricals Limited, added: “Investing in skills development is essential for inclusive economic growth. This collaboration will transform livelihood prospects for young people in rural Uttar Pradesh.”

    The three-year programme is expected to connect trainees with job opportunities across the NCR region, supporting reduced unemployment, higher household incomes, and greater economic mobility.