About Us
Skill & Entrepreneurship Development Institute (SEDI) is a flagship initiative of the Ambuja Foundation, dedicated to empowering rural youth across India. SEDI focuses on equipping young people with essential skills and entrepreneurial abilities, enabling them to secure meaningful employment or start their own ventures.
Through its skill development programs, SEDI addresses the unique challenges faced by rural communities, providing industry-relevant training, career guidance, and support for budding entrepreneurs. The institute’s mission is to generate rural prosperity by fostering self-reliance, innovation, and sustainable livelihoods.
Backed by the Ambuja Foundation's commitment to social development, SEDI continues to transform lives and communities by nurturing talent, building confidence, and creating opportunities for the next generation.
Our Programmes
Soft Skill Training & Career Guidance
SEDI provides soft skill training and career guidance to help youth develop communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. This includes personality development workshops, interview preparation, resume building, and mentorship to boost confidence and employability.
Training & Job Placement
SEDI offers industry-relevant technical and vocational training, partnering with reputed companies for job placements. The institute supports youth throughout their job search, ensuring they are job-ready and able to secure well-paid positions.
Rural Entrepreneurship Development
SEDI encourages rural entrepreneurship by providing business development training, access to finance and markets, and ongoing mentorship. These efforts help youth start and grow their own enterprises, fostering innovation and self-reliance in rural communities.
Our Mission
To empower rural youth by providing them with industry-relevant skills, entrepreneurial guidance, and opportunities for sustainable livelihoods, thereby contributing to the prosperity and self-reliance of rural communities across India.
Our Vision
To be a leading institute in skill and entrepreneurship development, recognized for transforming lives, fostering innovation, and building resilient communities through education and empowerment.
About Ambuja Foundation
Ambuja Foundation is a not-for-profit organization established in 1993 as the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of Ambuja Cements Ltd. The foundation works across rural India to generate prosperity and improve quality of life through impactful programs in skills development, water resource management, agriculture, health, women’s empowerment, and education.
With a presence in multiple states, Ambuja Foundation partners with communities, government, and other organizations to create sustainable solutions and drive holistic rural development. Its mission is to empower people and transform communities for a better tomorrow.
Ambuja Foundation Mission
To generate prosperity in rural India by implementing innovative, sustainable, and impactful development programs that empower people and transform communities.
Ambuja Foundation Vision
To be a catalyst for positive change, recognized for building vibrant, self-reliant, and inclusive rural communities across India.