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Who We Are

Functional Vocational Training and Research Society (FVTRS) is a leading Non-Profit organisation based in Bangalore, India. It is a National Award winning, ISO certified and affiliated with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). The organisation was established in the year 1993. 

Since its inception, FVTRS has delivered holistic vocational skill training to underprivileged youth nationwide, enabling sustainable and dignified livelihoods. With a team of experienced trainers and mentors, FVTRS has trained so far 218,538 individuals and achieved an 83% placement rate in decent-paying jobs.  The organisation is continuously adding over 6,000 skilled workers annually to the labour market. 

Recognised as the Best ESG Enabler by the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and honoured with the NGO Leadership Award, FVTRS continues to advance inclusive growth by aligning with the National Skill Development Corporation and the Skill India Mission toward achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Our Vision

"A just and humane society in which all persons, including the marginalized, enjoy enhanced and enriched quality of life."

Our Mission

"To empower youth from marginalised and vulnerable communities, especially those with limited or no access to formal education, by enhancing their vocational, technical, and livelihood skills, thereby improving their quality of life and enabling them to become self-reliant and economically independent."

Our Board Members

FVTRS has a strong and vibrant General body of 15 members hailing from diverse walks of life such as social work, Law, Academia, administration, and science. A seven member body constitutes the Governing Board who are elected from the General Body.

Dr. V.M. Thomas

President

Dr. Rachamalla Suman Kumari

Vice- President

Dr. Peter Brank

Treasurer

Mr. Felix D’Souza

Secretary cum Executive Director

Mr.John Peter Nelson

Member

Dr. Robindra Alpinar Senapathi

Member

Ms. Audry D’Souza

Member

Mr. Ashok K Singh

Member

Dr. Nazarane Soosai

Member

Dr. Saju Chackalackal

Member

Mr. Akash Sethi

Member

Dr. Rajeswari Ranganathan

Member

Mr. Ananth

Member

Dr.R. Jesudass

Member

Our Team

Felix D Souza

Felix D Souza

Executive Director

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jimmy

Jimmy mathew

Lead Executive

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CP Nicholas

CP Nicholas

Lead Executive

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Noyala Sheela

Noyala Sheela

Lead Executive Finance

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Diviana nayagi

Diviana nayagi

Field Executive

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Nirmala Rao

Nirmala Rao

Finance executive

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Madhu Sudhan

Madhu Sudhan

Finance Executive

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Sajeesh K P

Sajeesh K P

Field Executive

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Silli Dalai

Silli Dalai

Field Executive

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Hema S

Hema S

Field Executive

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Joseph A

Joseph A

Research Executive

Anand Pandey

Anand Pandey

Surajpur chhattisgarh

Basavaraj A Mannikeri

Basavaraj A Mannikeri

Belgaum and Dharwad Karnataka

Shraddha Dayal

Shraddha Dayal

Hoshangabad Madhya Pradesh

Kamlesh Tahed

Kamlesh Tahed

Thandla MP

Babloo Yadav

Babloo Yadav

Sagar MP

Usha V

Usha V

Bangalore Karnataka

Laxmi Kumar

Laxmi Kumar

Jemshedpur Jharkhand

Mrinal Dewri

Mrinal Dewri

Silchang Assam

 Shubham Vaishnaw

Shubham Vaishnaw

Bastar CG

Tarun Dutta

Tarun Dutta

Jamtara Jharkhand

 Vivek Singh

Vivek Singh

Ambikapur Chhattisgarh

A.Maria Stella

A.Maria Stella

shivagangai Tamilnadu

Aashish Kumar

Aashish Kumar

Ranchi Jharkhand

 Basavanneevva A

Basavanneevva A

Koppal Karnataka

Ramesh Kumar

Ramesh Kumar

Amethi,UP

Krishna L

Krishna L

Davanagere Karnataka

Chandan Kumar Mohanty

Chandan Kumar Mohanty

Bhubaneswar Odisha

Sathya

Sathya

Theni Tamilnadu

Our Core values

  • Integrity: Upholding honesty and strong moral principles in all activities.
  • Accountability: Being responsible and transparent about actions and outcomes.
  • Respect: Valuing the dignity and rights of all individuals.
  • Collaboration: Working cooperatively with various stakeholders.
  • Equity and Inclusion: Promoting fairness and ensuring all voices are heard.
  • Sustainability: Focusing on long-term solutions and impacts.
  • Empowerment: Enabling individuals and communities to take control of their lives.
  • Innovation: Encouraging new and effective ways to address issues.
  • Compassion: Demonstrating empathy and a commitment to helping those in need.

Focus Group

  • Indigeneous communities like Scheduled caste & Scheduled Tribes, Fisher folk
  • Farmers & Urban Poor
  • Distressed Women & Children
  • Persons with Disabilities
  • Migrant workers and urban Homeless
  • Sexual Minorities
  • Underprivileged Youth
  • People affected with natural calamities