In July, Salesforce was recognized for its role in advancing workforce development at two of India’s impactful skilling initiatives, the Naan Mudhalvan Annual Day in Chennai and Pankh 2025, an industry-academia forum held in Bengaluru. The dual honours reflect the company’s growing influence in shaping an inclusive, future-ready talent ecosystem through deep partnerships and industry-aligned programs.
Driving employability in Madhya Pradesh
At Pankh 2025, education and industry leaders came together to address India’s employability gaps. Salesforce was honoured for its efforts in building fresh talent pipelines in Madhya Pradesh, one of the country’s fastest-emerging skill hubs.
The award, presented by Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, acknowledged Salesforce’s sustained contributions to youth skilling, a journey that began with early collaborations alongside NASSCOM and now spans high-impact programmes across India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
Event outcomes were submitted to AICTE, UGC, and Shri Thawarchand Gehlot, the Hon’ble Governor of Karnataka.
Celebrating scale and impact in Tamil Nadu
Days later in Chennai, Salesforce was honoured by the Government of Tamil Nadu at the Naan Mudhalvan Annual Day, the flagship celebration of India’s largest youth skilling initiative.
With more than 4.1 million learners trained, Naan Mudhalvan continues to set new benchmarks for scalable, industry-aligned education. Salesforce was commended by Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri M. K. Stalin for its collaborative role in extending the program’s reach and relevance.
Leadership reflections
“Salesforce believes in skilling is the foundation of an inclusive digital economy. These recognitions reflect the deep commitment to preparing India’s workforce for the future. We are proud to collaborate with forward-thinking governments, academic institutions, and industry partners to unlock the potential of young talent across the country.” — Shivakumar Gowdaiah, Director, Global Workforce Development, APAC.
India’s young workforce holds extraordinary promise.These recognitions are not just awards; they are reminders of what is possible when government, industry, and communities work together to shape the future. With a commitment to inclusive growth, Salesforce is scaling what works and staying invested in impact that lasts.
-Sanket Atal, Managing Director – South Asia Operations and Technology, Salesforce
“This recognition affirms Salesforce’s mission to expand access to opportunity through skilling. From NASSCOM to today, inclusive platforms and strong partnerships continue to transform lives. We thank the governments of Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu for their support and collaboration.” — Yudhisther Yadav, Senior Manager Global Workforce Development, India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
Building a future-ready workforce across India
As India enters a digital and AI-driven era, the opportunity and responsibility to ensure the benefits of technology reach everyone has been strongly emphasised. Salesforce’s focus on skilling extends beyond young talent to the reskilling of the existing workforce. This shared priority places earning at the heart of Salesforce’s vision for a future-ready economy.
