About the Foundation
Skilling a generation, towards 2047
The Rajesh Kaithwas Foundation focuses on global talent development — building a manpower pool for industry requirements, while helping individuals stand on their own.
Rajesh Ramdhani Kaithwas
Founder Chairman, RK Foundation
From the Founder's Desk
“Unemployment among young people is one of the snags that India faces. It may not be automatically pegged to lack of opportunities, but largely a contribution of lack of appropriate skills.”
Since we as a team believe in making an individual independent and able to stand on their own over the longer run, this 'skill a generation' concept would not just raise the standard of living of an individual, but would also provide that individual a platform to grow.
Central to our approach is a grassroots focus on the 3Es towards 2047 — Education, Environment and Employment. These serve as the pillars of our mission, addressing critical facets of youth development.
Background & Need
Why skill development, and why now
A young workforce
More than 54% of India's population is below 25 years of age, and the country's demographic dividend runs until 2040.
A skilling gap
India's formally skilled workforce is approximately 2% — against China at 47%, Japan at 80% and South Korea at 96%.
Employability, not just jobs
On the supply side too few jobs are created; on the demand side, candidates entering the market lack the required skill sets.
Rising exports
Electronics, engineering goods and chemicals now make up 31% of total merchandise exports, driven substantially by MSMEs.
Strong rural demand
Agricultural growth hit a five-quarter high of 3.5%, with rural consumption expected to stay strong.
Policy tailwind
The Union Budget raised funding for education, employment and skill development to ₹1.48 lakh crore.
Our Approach
The 3Es towards 2047
Education
Market-relevant training and certification that connects directly to livelihood.
Environment
Project lines built around sustainable agriculture, renewable energy and compostable materials.
Employment
Self-employment and enterprise creation, not just placement into existing jobs.
Incubation Centre
Support that continues after launch
The RK Foundation incubation programme builds a supportive ecosystem for startups and innovators, providing the resources, mentorship and networking needed to succeed.
Key features
Mentorship
Guidance from experienced professionals and industry experts.
Networking
Connect with potential investors, partners and customers.
Funding
Access to funding options, including grants and venture capital.
Infrastructure
Shared office space, meeting rooms and other facilities.
Training
Regular sessions on entrepreneurship, business planning and skill development.
Focus areas
Education
Innovative solutions for improving education outcomes, accessibility and quality.
Technology
Startups working on agriculture technology, AI, blockchain and IoT.
Social Impact
Projects addressing healthcare, environment and livelihoods.
The incubation programme is open to startups, entrepreneurs and innovators working on impactful projects. Proposals are evaluated on innovation, scalability and potential for social impact.
Our Clients
Organisations we have worked with
- TATA Teleservices
- Larsen & Toubro
- Lenovo
- Essar
- Securus
- Indus Towers
- ASE Capital Markets
- Jio
- Enzen
- Verticross
- BCITS
- Intellismart