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
Dr. Nazarane Soosai
Member
Dr. Saju Chackalackal
Member
Dr. Rajeswari Ranganathan
Member
Our Team
Felix D Souza
Executive Director
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Jimmy mathew
Lead Executive
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CP Nicholas
Lead Executive
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Noyala Sheela
Lead Executive Finance
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Diviana nayagi
Field Executive
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Nirmala Rao
Finance executive
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Madhu Sudhan
Finance Executive
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Sajeesh K P
Field Executive
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Silli Dalai
Field Executive
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Joseph A
Research Executive
Anand Pandey
Surajpur chhattisgarh
Basavaraj A Mannikeri
Belgaum and Dharwad Karnataka
Shraddha Dayal
Hoshangabad Madhya Pradesh
Usha V
Bangalore Karnataka
Laxmi Kumar
Jemshedpur Jharkhand
Mrinal Dewri
Silchang Assam
Shubham Vaishnaw
Bastar CG
Tarun Dutta
Jamtara Jharkhand
Vivek Singh
Ambikapur Chhattisgarh
A.Maria Stella
shivagangai Tamilnadu
Aashish Kumar
Ranchi Jharkhand
Basavanneevva A
Koppal Karnataka
Krishna L
Davanagere Karnataka
Chandan Kumar Mohanty
Bhubaneswar Odisha
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