• ACC and the Adani Foundation support rural youth with industry-oriented training at the Adani Skill Development Center (ASDC), Gagal
  • Girish Kumar gains practical retail, communication, and customer engagement skills through the Retail Sales Associate programme
  • The initiative helps Girish overcome economic constraints and secure stable employment with Reliance Retail Ltd

Himachal Pradesh : ACC, part of the diversified Adani Portfolio and the fastest-growing building materials and solutions company, is enhancing livelihood prospects for rural communities through targeted skill development interventions. In Gagal, Himachal Pradesh, ACC along with the Adani Foundation is equipping young aspirants with the competencies needed to enter formal employment and support their families.

Girish Kumar, born into a small farming household in a village in Himachal Pradesh, grew up witnessing the financial strain faced by his parents. Determined to contribute and improve their situation, he looked for opportunities that could offer him a steady source of income and long-term stability.

His pathway forward began when he enrolled in the three-month Retail Sales Associate course at the Adani Skill Development Center (ASDC). The programme provided him with hands-on exposure to customer service, sales techniques, communication skills, and workplace behaviour—key requirements for roles in the retail industry.

Upon completing the training, Girish secured employment with Reliance Retail Ltd. in Sundernagar, earning ₹13,500 per month along with incentives. This job has eased the family’s financial pressure and given him the confidence to build a better future.

Girish’s progress illustrates how focused skill training under ACC is empowering rural youth to rise above limitations and transform their determination into tangible opportunities.