VKS Sharanya Welfare Society Launches Skill Academy and Artisan Craft Centre in Hyderabad

VKS Sharanya Welfare Society, a 14-year-old non-profit organisation working towards social upliftment and livelihood generation, has inaugurated a new branch of the VKS Created Skill Academy at Shamshabad, Madhura Nagar, Hyderabad. The initiative has been launched under the Society’s skill centre programme aimed at empowering youth through market-oriented training and placement support.

The facility was inaugurated on January 1 by Sri Madepatti Srinivas Rao, Superintendent of Police, CID, Telangana, in the presence of community members, artisans, and beneficiaries associated with the organisation’s programmes.

The newly launched Skill Academy has been designed to address the growing gap between education and employability. It offers structured training aligned with current industry requirements, enabling young individuals to acquire practical skills that improve their chances of employment. The programme focuses on skill development, work readiness, and placement assistance, with the objective of helping youth achieve financial independence and long-term career stability.

According to the organisation, the Skill Academy will work closely with industry partners and training professionals to ensure that the curriculum remains relevant to market needs. The initiative primarily targets youth from economically weaker sections, providing them access to skill-based education that can translate into sustainable livelihood opportunities.

Alongside the Skill Academy, the Society also inaugurated a handcrafted artisan boutique, which showcases traditional and contemporary handcrafted products created by artisans from West Bengal, Rajasthan, and Telangana. The craft centre aims to preserve and promote India’s rich cultural heritage while supporting rural artisan communities.
The boutique features a diverse range of products including terracotta pottery, earthenware coffee mugs and cutlery, terracotta jewellery, handloom kurtas, kantha work garments, silk dupattas, kalamkari prints, block-printed fabrics, appliqué work sarees, and ethnic apparel. The space has been curated to reflect traditional aesthetics, offering visitors an immersive experience of India’s regional art forms.

Each product sold at the craft centre directly contributes to the livelihood of artisan families, creating a sustainable income model rooted in traditional craftsmanship. The initiative has been conceptualised and executed by women, with a strong focus on supporting women artisans and encouraging community-led economic participation.
The artisan boutique operates under Alpona, an art initiative that has been active for the past 14 years and is associated with VKS Sharanya Welfare Society. Alpona has consistently worked towards creating platforms for traditional artists to showcase their work and connect with wider markets.

Addressing the gathering, Sri Madepatti Srinivas Rao, Superintendent of Police, CID

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Telangana, stated that he was familiar with the founder of the organisation and her long-standing commitment to supporting destitute and marginalised communities. He noted that her dedication to social service motivated him to inaugurate both the Skill Academy and the craft centre. He encouraged the organisation to expand its reach to rural areas and continue working towards empowerment through education, skills, and self-reliance.

The Chief Guest spent time interacting with the founder, artisans, and beneficiaries, and extended his best wishes for the continued success of the initiatives.
With the launch of the VKS Creative Skill Academy and the artisan craft centre, VKS Creative Skill Academy aims to strengthen its efforts in youth empowerment, skill development, cultural preservation, and inclusive economic growth.