Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Inaugurates GMRVF Skill Development Centre at Bhogapuram
Global spiritual leader, humanitarian and founder of the Art of Living
Foundation, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, inaugurated the GMR Varalakshmi Foundation
(GMRVF) Skill Development Centre at Bhogapuram.
Event Highlights
- Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, global spiritual leader and founder of the Art of Living Foundation, inaugurated the GMR Varalakshmi Foundation (GMRVF) Skill Development Centre at Bhogapuram.
- He interacted with trainees and staff, encouraging them to pursue their aspirations and use their talents for both personal growth and community happiness.
- Gurudev also visited the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport, where G.M. Rao, Chairman of GMR Group, briefed him on the airport’s infrastructure and vision as a gateway for North Coastal Andhra Pradesh.
Skill Development Centre
- Capacity to train 1,000 youth annually from underserved communities.
- Offers industry-relevant, job-oriented training with classroom learning and hands-on workshops.
- Facilities include 6 modern classrooms, IT lab, library, seminar hall, dining facilities, and training workshops.
- Features an International Placements Wing to connect trainees with employment opportunities in India and overseas.
Community Impact
- Part of GMRVF’s broader CSR initiatives in Bhogapuram, focusing on health, wellbeing, and livelihoods.
- A Mobile Medical Unit has also been launched to extend healthcare to surrounding communities.
- The Centre aims to bridge local talent with industry, ensuring communities benefit from the economic growth around the new airport.
Vision for the Region
- Gurudev emphasized that the airport and the Skill Development Centre together symbolize true development—creating opportunities, improving lives, and catalyzing growth in tourism, trade, investment, and employment.
- He praised the project as a landmark blending cultural heritage with modern infrastructure, positioning North Andhra as a hub of prosperity.
This initiative shows how infrastructure projects like airports can be paired with community empowerment programs, ensuring local people are not left behind but instead become active participants in regional growth.
