About NIACE Foundation

Skills that open doors. Inclusion that lasts.

NIACE Foundation is a Uttarakhand-based non-profit working at the intersection of skill development, livelihood promotion, disability inclusion, community development and employment linkage.

2015
Foundation established
11,722+
Youth trained
8,270+
Candidates placed
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6,617+ Persons with Disabilities trained
Our purpose

From margins to mainstream

Our work is designed around practical outcomes: confidence, market-oriented skills, credible certification, employer access and sustainable livelihoods.

Vision

Comprehensive socio-economic development and positive social change through empowerment of marginalised communities with sustainable livelihoods and critical life skills.

“Empowerment of marginalized youth and communities by skill development and connecting them to employment.”

Core organisational commitment

Mission in practice

Mobilisation Reach underserved communities and connect eligible youth to opportunities.
Counselling Understand aspirations, barriers and suitable occupational pathways.
Training Deliver industry-aligned technical and employability skills.
Assessment Support transparent assessment, certification and progression.
Placement Build employer linkages and facilitate workplace entry.
Post-placement Support retention, transition and long-term livelihood outcomes.
Leadership Structure

Leadership, governance & implementation

NIACE Foundation combines executive leadership, governing oversight, functional leadership and ground-level implementation to deliver its programmes effectively.

The organisation's strategic direction is led by the Founder & Chief Executive Officer, supported by the Governing Council and senior functional leaders. Programme implementation is carried forward by a dedicated team working across operations, training, MIS, coordination and field support.

Mr. K. D. Joshi

Mr. K. D. Joshi

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Strategic vision, institutional growth and executive decision-making.

Mr. Dheeraj Chandra Murari

Mr. Dheeraj Chandra Murari

President – Governing Council

Governance oversight, institutional representation and senior leadership support.

Mr. Divyanshu Tiwari

Mr. Divyanshu Tiwari

Vice President – Governing Council & Strategic Alliances

Strategic partnerships, institutional alliances and programme expansion.

Functional Leadership

Senior functional leadership

Functional leaders translate organisational direction into operations, programmes, quality, community outreach and training systems.

Mr. Raghav Lamba

Mr. Raghav Lamba

Head – Operations

Operational planning, administration and effective programme execution.

Mr. Kanhaiya Joshi

Mr. Kanhaiya Joshi

Head – Programs & Delivery

Programme planning, project delivery and implementation oversight.

Mr. Hemant Singh

Mr. Hemant Singh

Head – Quality Assurance & Compliance

Quality systems, compliance monitoring and continuous improvement.

Mrs. Bindu Joshi

Mrs. Bindu Joshi

Head – Community Outreach & Mobilisation

Community engagement, mobilisation and outreach initiatives.

Mrs. Garima Joshi

Mrs. Garima Joshi

Head – Training & Capacity Building

Training systems, capacity building and trainer development.

Programme Implementation & Support Team

Ground implementation & programme support

The implementation team supports projects through coordination, training, MIS, field operations, documentation and candidate support.

Mr. Gurnam Singh

Mr. Gurnam Singh

Project Co-ordinator

Project coordination, state-level field communication and implementation support.

Mr. Manoranjan Kumar

Mr. Manoranjan Kumar

Project Co-ordinator

Project coordination, state-level field communication and implementation support.

Mr. Gautam Joshi

Mr. Gautam Joshi

MIS Manager

MIS management, data accuracy, reporting and programme information systems.

Mr. Vijay Bhatt

Mr. Vijay Bhatt

Manager – Training

Training centre management, trainer coordination and effective delivery of training programmes.

Ms. Geeta Arya

Ms. Geeta Arya

Assistant Manager – Operation

Operational coordination, field support and programme administration.

Ms. Bhawana Koranga

Ms. Bhawana Koranga

Assistant Manager – Operation

Field operations, candidate coordination and implementation support.

Ms. Rama Gariya

Ms. Rama Gariya

Assistant Manager – Operation

Operational support, field coordination and programme execution.

Ms. Pinki Rai

Ms. Pinki Rai

Executive

Candidate coordination, programme support and routine documentation.

Ms. Bhawana Chauhan

Ms. Bhawana Chauhan

Executive

Field support, candidate assistance and programme coordination.

Credentials

Institutional foundations

Key registration and ecosystem credentials supporting institutional delivery.

Credential

Registered Society

UK06603092020004653

Government of Uttarakhand

Credential

12A & 80G

Income Tax Department

Registered non-profit framework

Credential

MSDE / Skill India

TP004042

Official Training Partner

Credential

DDU-GKY

UT2017RF16143 / UT2025RF2103

Project Implementing Agency

Credential

NGO Darpan

UA/2015/0092581

NITI Aayog registration

Credential

CSR Registration

CSR00013008

MCA-registered CSR Implementing Agency

Credential

ISO 9001:2015

Certified organisation

Quality management system