What Gram Tarang does

Gram Tarang Employability Training Services Pvt. Ltd. is a social-enterprise vocational training company headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, operating since 2006/2009 as a spin-off of Centurion University of Technology and Management. The company delivers short-duration (1-12 month) residential and work-integrated skill training programs across manufacturing, automotive, apparel & textiles, retail & hospitality, healthcare, and agriculture sectors, targeting rural youth, school dropouts, BPL families, and SC/ST communities — approximately 60% SC/ST and 50%+ women among beneficiaries. Its core training methodology combines 15% theory, 15% life skills/IT literacy, and 70% practical hands-on work culminating in live production projects (welding, machining, garment production, café service), supported by a proprietary Three-Phase Learning Methodology and Six Dimensions of Skills Framework. The organization has trained 70,000+ youth cumulatively with a 78% average placement rate, deploying candidates at enterprise partners including Ashok Leyland, Café Coffee Day, Tata Motors, Shahi Exports, Hyundai, and Yamaha.

The company operates a hub-and-spoke delivery model with mother centers at Centurion University campuses and 15+ satellite centers across Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Jharkhand, Assam, and Punjab, plus deployment locations in Bangalore, Chennai, and Tirupur. Revenue is generated through a multi-stream model: (1) government scheme reimbursements under PMKVY, DDU-GKY, Aajeevika, and state skill missions (NSDC, MoRD, MSDE); (2) industry partner reimbursements for placement-linked training (e.g., Ashok Leyland); (3) Workforce Solutions providing recruitment, payroll, and statutory compliance services on a transaction-based monthly billing model; and (4) education loans and earn-while-you-learn schemes. Gram Tarang holds distinctive regulatory positions including NSDC first/second-partner status, NCVT ITI affiliation, DGT Flexi MoU for Work Integrated ITI, and Third Party Aggregator approval for DGT Apprenticeship (up to 1,00,000 apprentices over 10 years). The company is a recognized Ministry of Skill Development Center of Excellence and was the only organization invited by the Indian Prime Minister to address the Nation on World Youth Skills Day 2015.

Name

Gram Tarang

Legal name

Gram Tarang Employability Training Services Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://gramtarang.org.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Gram Tarang is an India-based vocational training social enterprise, spin-off of Centurion University, delivering residential and work-integrated skill training in manufacturing, automotive, apparel, hospitality, and healthcare to rural and underprivileged youth across 7+ states, with 70,000+ trainees placed at enterprise partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce, Employability & Youth Skills Partnerships (EDADALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships & Work-Based Learning (EDAAAOAC), Training Delivery Services (Onsite/Virtual Instruction, Workshops, Coaching) (BPAEANAN)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Skill development programs
• Employability training
• Workforce solutions staffing
• Apprenticeship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bhubaneswar

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Training: Training provided free of cost for trainees through government schemes like Aajeevika, OSEMS, OSFDC, PMKVY, and DDU-GKY. Government reimburses costs to Gram Tarang.
2. Industry Partnership Revenue: Industry partners like Ashok Leyland reimburse training costs to GTET. Companies sponsor training for placement-linked programs.
3. Staffing Solutions: End-to-end recruitment, payroll management, and statutory compliance for payroll services provided to industries across India.
4. Education Loans and Earn While Learning: Various schemes to help students earn while they learn and pay for their own training fees. Education loans available for financing training costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Gram Tarang delivers placement-linked vocational training and skill development programs across manufacturing, apparel, automotive, retail/hospitality, healthcare, and agriculture sectors, primarily funded by Indian central and state government schemes (PMKVY, DDU-GKY, NSDC) and industry sponsorships. It supplements training with a Workforce Solutions staffing/recruitment/payroll service, a work-integrated apprenticeship program (WISTA), and a business incubation service, all delivered through a hub-and-spoke network of 16+ residential training centers anchored at Centurion University campuses.

Product overview

Gram Tarang Employability Training Services is a social entrepreneurial skill training initiative that offers a comprehensive portfolio of vocational training programs across multiple sectors including Manufacturing, Apparel & Textiles, Automotive, Retail & Hospitality, and Healthcare. The organization operates through a hub-and-spoke model with mother centres at Centurion University campuses and satellite centres across India. Key offerings include sector-specific skills training programs, Workforce Solutions (recruitment and payroll services), Work Integrated Skills Training & Apprenticeship (WISTA), Business Incubation, and Production & Action Learning. The Mini Tool Room & Training Centre (MTRTC) provides advanced technical training in tool manufacturing and CAD/CAM technologies. Training is conducted using experiential learning methodology with 15% theory, 15% life skills, and 70% practical hands-on work, culminating in live production projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Manufacturing Sector Training
• Apparel & Textiles Training
• Automotive Sector Training
• Retail & Hospitality Training
• Healthcare Training
• Agricultural Skill Training (RPL)
• Workforce Solutions
• Work Integrated Skills Training & Apprenticeship (WISTA)
• Business Incubation
• Mini Tool Room & Training Centre (MTRTC)

Quantifiable outcome

• 78% placement record across trained youth
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd.majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2014MoU signed in October 2014 for Yamaha Training School (YTS); Inauguration on 13th January 2015; Two-wheeler technical training meeting industry standards; Certification by Yamaha Technical Academy at Silver level
• Tata MotorsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 September 2014Agreement signed at Mumbai for Driver's training in Jatni & Parlakhemundi; 1-year course for Auto Service Technician with 3 months on campus and 9 months in Tata Motors Service Dealership; Training in 5 centers including Jamshedpur
• National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst partner of NSDC selected to train 45,000 youth by 2020; Seed funding received from NSDC; NSDC-funded workshops with industry standard equipment; Partnership for Flexi MoU for Work Integrated ITI with DGT
• Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing DDU-GKY special project aiming to train 10,000 BPL youth; DDU-GKY follows 3-tier implementation model with Gram Tarang as Project Implementing Agency (PIA)
• Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing PMKVY (Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana) schemes; Granted affiliation for NCVT ITIs; Third Party Aggregator for DGT Apprenticeship program
• Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity provides qualifications framework for certification aligned to NSQF; Knowledge support with access to schools of engineering, agriculture, management; Accreditation & training of trainers for Diploma & above; Assessment & Certification
• Ashok LeylandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst industry partner; Joint skill development program for Motor Vehicle and Auto Electrical technicians; 4-month residential training with 2-month OJT; 1036 service technicians trained with 97% placement rate; Bhubaneswar center functions as Zonal training center for East & North East India
• Café Coffee DaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne-year hospitality management program with 3 months residential training in Bhubaneswar followed by 9 months on-the-job training in CCD outlets across India; Advance Diploma in Hospitality Management awarded by Centurion University, NSDC & Gram Tarang
• HyundaimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeavy Vehicle Technician 1-year training program for 10th pass; ITI Motor Mechanic Vehicle 2-year NCVT course integrated with Hyundai curricula; Training of Trainers at Hyundai Chennai
• Volvo Eicher Commercial VehiclesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeavy Vehicle Technician 1-year training programme; Driver cum mechanic 3-month course; Training of Trainers at Eicher Indore
• Godrej & BoycemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaterial Handling Technician 1-month residential training with 1-month OJT; Curriculum developed by Centurion University in partnership with MSME Tool Room and Godrej; Certificate issued by Centurion University & Godrej after completion
• GAP FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGAP P.A.C.E. program for life skills training; Focus on young women from remote rural areas; 5,500 women reached through P.A.C.E. training; 65% from scheduled castes & tribes; Target to train over 8,000 young women
• SEDA (Sports Education Development Australia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSnap Fitness Training Program designed in Australia by SEDA; Delivered by fitness industry experts from Australia and India; Qualification endorsed by SEDA leading to employment in Snap Fitness Clubs across India
• Government of OdishacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPPP for Mini Tool Room & Training Centre at Paralakhemundi with INR 4 Cr grant; Partnership for agriculture RPL project for 70,000 farmers across 16 job roles
• Government of Punjab (PSDM)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti Skill Development Centre (MSDC) in Ludhiana in PPP mode with Punjab Skill Development Mission; Hostel facilities for 200 boys and 100 girls; Placement linked vocational training across engineering and non-engineering industry
• Government of AssammajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDDU-GKY implementation in Assam with 4000 target beneficiaries; Centers in Chabua, Guwahati, Silchar, Tezpur; 23 districts covered including Jorhat, Cachar, Dibrugarh
• Government of Andhra Pradesh (EGMM, MEPMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment Generation and Marketing Mission (EGMM) partnership; 2,26,909 youth trained with 75% placement; 45% girls and 37% SC/ST beneficiaries; Bottom-up approach moving rural poor from unorganized to organized labor market
• Directorate General of Training (DGT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlexi MoU for Work Integrated ITI allowing partnership with industries to run regular NCVT ITI courses; Third Party Aggregator for DGT Apprenticeship program with approval to enroll 1,00,000 apprentices over 10 years
• MSME Tool RoommajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst intervention in 2006 with machinist training program for school dropouts in partnership with MSME Tool Room; Mini Tool Room & Training Centre producing aero engine components for HAL MIG & Sukhoi divisions
• Shahi ExportsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary placement partner for Sewing Machine Operator training; 6000+ trainees placed in Bangalore, Chennai & Tirupur since 2010; Trainees deployed at garment export units
• RaymondminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlacement partner for garment export industry training programs
• AquarelleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlacement partner for garment export industry training programs
• Triburg Center of LearningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for curriculum development for Sewing Machine Operator training in apparel sector
• Dassault SystèmesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAD/CAE training for automotive and engineering through Punjab MSDC; Ensuring cutting edge of technology and Industry 4.0 skills
• HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMini Tool Room produces aero engine components for MIG & Sukhoi divisions; HAL empaneled Mini Tool Room

Scale indicators27 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Emerging players

• Pratham Education Foundation: Large NGO with growing vocational and livelihoods portfolio targeting youth employability. Comparable in target segment and partnership-driven model, though its core franchise remains in education rather than industrial skills.

Direct peers

• AISECT Group: Major NSDC partner operating skill development centers across India, particularly in tier-2/3 and rural areas. Directly comparable in scale, hub-and-spoke delivery, and government scheme implementation model.
• TeamLease Skills University: Combines vocational training with staffing and apprenticeship placement, mirroring Gram Tarang's training-plus-Workforce Solutions model. Operates in similar sectors and is a direct competitor for both industry placement partnerships and government mandates.
• IL&FS Skills Development Corporation: One of India's largest vocational training providers, operating as an NSDC partner with a similar hub-and-spoke model and government scheme affiliations (PMKVY, DDU-GKY). Directly comparable in scale, sector coverage, and reliance on government-funded training.
• Don Bosco Tech Society: Large social-sector vocational training provider focused on underprivileged youth across India, with strong placement-linked programs. Comparable in target beneficiary profile (school dropouts, SC/ST, BPL) and government scheme participation (PMKVY, DDU-GKY).
• Magic Bus India Foundation: Livelihood and skills training NGO targeting disadvantaged youth with placement-linked outcomes. Operates under similar government schemes and shares the mission of transitioning rural youth into organized sector employment.

Others

• National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC): Public-private partnership governing India's skilling ecosystem and Gram Tarang's largest anchor partner. Not a competitor but the dominant counterparty shaping Gram Tarang's growth, accreditation, and funding access.
• Centurion University of Technology and Management: Parent ecosystem of Gram Tarang, providing the academic framework, NSQF certification, and mother-center infrastructure. Not a direct competitor but a tightly linked partner that defines Gram Tarang's delivery capability.

Broad incumbents

• NIIT Foundation: Social arm of NIIT Limited providing vocational and IT training to underprivileged youth through government and CSR programs. Overlaps with Gram Tarang on IT/ITeS and BPO skilling, and on government scheme participation.
• Quess Corp (Aditya Birla Group): India's largest staffing and integrated facility management company, with skilling and apprenticeship services that overlap Gram Tarang's Workforce Solutions arm. Competes for the same employer relationships for placement-linked staffing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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