Hon'ble Prime Minister of India
"I am pleased to learn about the Bhoomi Poojan of FUEL
Center of Excellence campus at Bhugaon, Pune. The creation of a
new infrastructure brings with it fresh energy and inspiration.
This initiative of FUEL to provide career guidance and impact
skills to the youth is a noble one."
Governor of Arunachal Pradesh
"As the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, I commend Friends Union
for Energising Lives (FUEL) for its impactful work empowering
underprivileged youth through skill development and education.
Their support for children of soldiers exemplifies a
sustainable model for national progress."
Governor of Andhra Pradesh
"Fuel Future Skills Institute excels in equipping youth with essential
skills for the future. Their focus on soft skills and alignment with
National Education Policy is truly commendable."
Governor of Nagaland
"Fuel College is making a significant impact on underprivileged
youth through skill development and empowerment.
Their commitment deserves celebration.
I wish the team continued success."
Former Governor of Maharashtra
"HDFC Bank - FUEL Skills Initiative is impressive,
equipping over 1,800 needy youth with vital skills in Al
and Digital Marketing. Kudos to FUEL for their impactful
work in Skill Development and Career Counselling."
Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India
"FUEL has shown a model of social enterprise which is
sustainable and scalable, impacting globally. FUEL has
won many awards in India and globally,I wish Ketan
and Santosh from FUEL to work hard for the vision of
Aatmanirbhar Bharat."
Chief minister of Karnataka
"FUEL is poised to lead the way in transforming India's youth
into a skilled workforce, driving our nation toward
a successful future in technology and innovation."
Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra
"Ketan Deshpande and his team's initiative has transformed
career guidance in Maharashtra, providing invaluable
insights to countless students, including 63,000 from
Army Public Schools who will now benefit from
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nhancedcareer counseling and expert lectures."
Ministry of Coal, & Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Govt. of India
"FUEL is transforming the lives of Indian youth by
equipping them with essential skills and guiding
them towards the right career choices in a
rapidly changing digitallandscape."
Hon'ble Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Pune, Former Union HRD Minister
"Scaling and upskilling are essential in our rapidly
changing world. FUEL is investing in their workforce
to maximize potential and ensure that our youth are
equipped to navigate future challenges and opportunities."
(IAS), Principal Secretary Skill Development , Employment & Entrepreneurship, Govt of Maharashtra
"I congratulate you on the inauguration of FUEL, which represents
a significan step in strengthening the skill ecosystem in our
state, ultimately aiming to improve employability and
foster a spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation
among our youth."
Cabinet Minister of Commerce and Industry Government of India
"FUEL has been a guiding light for the future of our youth,
empowering them to become the torchbearers of
tomorrow and promoting the Skill India
mission, which is vital for transforming
India into a global leader in innovation and skills."
Chief Executive Officer, NITI Aayog, Govt. of India
"FUEL has been instrumental in creating a future-ready
workforce, ensuring that the evolving nature of skills
aligns with technological advancements to
elevate India to the next level"
Chairman & Sr. Managing Director, DCM Shriram
"I applaud your commitment towards encouraging and
strengthening the youth of the nation. My best wishes
to the entire team behind this initiative who have
labored hard to convert a dream into a reality."
Chief Excecutive Officer, Dabur India Limited
"I would like to congratulate you and your team for
the great work you're doing, and best wishes for
the success of the FUEL Future Skills Institute."
Deputy Managing Director & CEO, J.K. Cement Limited
"Many congrats on the launch of the FUEL Future Skills Institute.
FUEL has come a long way under your leadership."
Chief Executive Officer, ThyssenKrupp
"Congratulations on achieving your goal with FUEL!
Impacting over a million young people is an incredible
milestone, and I'm excited for your plans to reach
ten million by 2025. Wishing you all the best!"
MD & CEO, Tech Mahindra Limited
"FUEL has touched more than a million young lives through
their work in education and skill development, making
upskilling accessible to those who need it the most,
the underserved and the underprivileged.
I salute their efforts."
MD and CEO Yes Bank
"FUEL has already transformed the lives of more than 10 lakh
underprivileged youth across the country. As the organization
continues its mission to empower today's youth with the
newly founded FUEL, it has our full support. I believe
our collaboration will drive positive change and
inspire growth and innovation."
Chief minister of Karnataka
"FUEL is poised to lead the way in transforming India's youth
into a skilled workforce, driving our nation toward
a successful future in technology and innovation."
U.S Consul General, Mumbai
"The youth bulge only pays dividends if the young are
educated, trained, and employed productively, which
is why programs like FUEL are so vital to India's future."
Director, Global Corporate Citizenship & President, Pitney Bowes Foundation
"Over the past ten years, we understand that FUEL has
helped more than one million youth to aspire to and
achieve successful careers in India and beyond.
Best wishes to FUEL towards their goal to
impact ten million youth."
Vice Chairman, Sun Group
"Many congratulations on the launch of FUEL. It reflects true
commitment, dedication, and belief in facing challenges
on your social entrepreneurship journey."
Managing Director & CEO, NCCCL
"I would like to congratulate you and your team for
the great work you are doing. One saying I have
about fuel is, The boat doesn't cross the waves
by fearing them, and those who try never lose.
This captures the essence of perseverance and
facing challenges head-on. Best wishes for
thesuccess of the FUEL Future Skill Institute"
Group Chief Information Officer, VFS Global
"Heartiest congratulations to FUEL founder Ketan
Deshpande and Chief Mentor Santosh Huralikoppi on
the inauguration of their Future Skills Institute.
I am sure the entire FUEL team is beaming with
pride as they achieve their goal today."
Managing Director - India Market, HP
"It is extremely heartening to note that FUEL has impacted the lives
of underprivileged youths with futuristic skills and guided 10 lakh
students across India since its inception in 2007.
It's a commendable feat."
COO and Officiating CEO, NSDC
"I wish you great success in realizing your vision for the youth
of our nation, especially at a time when the need for reskilling
and upskilling has never been more crucial."
Managing Director, Oracle India Private Limited
"Initiatives like FUEL go a long way in helping our youth
from all parts of India, giving access to education.
It will play a key role in their own well-being
and in nation-building."
Managing Director and CEO, Thyssenkrupp Industries India
"Initiatives such as FUEL are extremely important in engaging
our youth and equipping them with the skills and
capabilities needed to build a better future."
CEO, LinkedIn
"I admire the work FUEL is doing to empower 50,000 students
in India through Linkedin Learning. Their efforts
exemplify the potential that emerges when
talent is given access to the right tools
and networks. Together, we can unlock
opportunities for all."
Indian-American Philanthropist Serial Entrepreneur & Cardiologist
"FUEL has been doing phenomenal work at the grassroots
addressing education, Skilling and entrepreneurship
needs for the underserved outh, not just in India
but in Africa, Indonesia and few other locations.
I wish to associate with FUEL in fulfilling my
dream to impact globally and serve the society at large."
Senior Director Talent and Learning Solutions, LinkedIn
"Congratulations to Ketan Deshpande and Santosh Huralikoppi
and the entire Fuel team for transforming lives and
reaching more than a million people."
Author, Nehru Professor of Business and Enterprise, Judge Business School,
University of Cambridge, UK
"FUEL has already reached over a million young people
not only in India but in other countries like Uganda,
Indonesia With this FUEL Institute, they will
achieve even greater heights."
Founder, Deshpande Foundation
"Ketan and Santosh have touched close to one million
underprivileged young men andwomen in India, inspiring
them to fall in love with problem-solving and
providing the tools they need to achieve their dreams."
Padma Bhushan Awardee
"Ketan and Santosh's Future Skills initiative is critical for India's
future, as it aims to train over 10 million people from
underrepresented communities, unlocking their potential
and transforming lives through skill development."
Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, Board Member, Flam
"Congratulations to Ketan Deshpande and Santosh Huralikoppi
for the
fantastic work they've been doing. This will be a
significant milestone in their journey to create
more economic opportunities for youth across India."
EduConnect fuels students’ aspirations for a great career. If you are at a loss on choosing a career after completing 10+2, don’t worry. Here’s a non-government organization – Friends Union for Energizing Lives (FUEL) – that literally fuels one’s ambition of making the right choice. The Program is successfully implemented through Visionary Policy Makers of India.
The Times of India
MP EduConnect is one of the unique and innovative educational solutions for rural & urban students. FUEL has a very experienced and professional team to deliver the program to make sure the best quality content. Renowned professionals from different industries are guiding and mentoring FUEL to reach all needy students of India.
DNA
FUEL is a great entrepreneurial initiative to enlighten the rural students about various educational opportunities. EduConnect is one of the successful ways to reach and empower student community.
India Today
A group of youngster takes up the fight to empower their own community. FUEL’s EduConnect is the need of time to provide the right options to students
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ABOUT FUEL
Friends Union for Energising Lives (FUEL) stems from the understanding that the youth in India form one of the most vulnerable groups, who on the one hand are expected to be the leaders to determine the destiny of India, and on the other lack essential information and opportunities to succeed in life.
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