🇮🇳   CDROME is a registered NGO — all skill training is completely free for eligible beneficiaries  ·  Funded by Govt. of India & CSR grants

By The Numbers

The Scale of Our Work

55,000+
Lives Trained
Individuals skilled and placed across India
14
Indian States
Active training presence across the country
25+
Years of Service
Continuously serving communities since 1998
8+
Skill Sectors
Aligned to national employment demand

Beyond Training

When India Needed Help,
CDROME Was There

Our work has always extended beyond skill training — into disaster relief, community welfare, and environmental action.

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COVID-19 Relief — 12,000+ Families

During the pandemic, CDROME mobilised relief operations across Maharashtra and distributed essential supplies to over 12,000 families. The effort was formally appreciated by NITI Aayog, Government of India.

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Mumbai Floods 2005 — 5,000 Families

When the 2005 Mumbai deluge devastated lakhs of homes, CDROME volunteers and staff were on the ground rescuing and supporting over 5,000 affected families with food, shelter, and basic aid.

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Cyclone Tauktae — Fishermen Community

Following Cyclone Tauktae's devastation along the Maharashtra coast, CDROME extended immediate relief to the fishermen community — one of the most vulnerable groups — helping them rebuild their livelihoods.

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JNPA — 1,000 Computers & 76 Tablets

Through the JNPA-CSR partnership, CDROME delivered 1,000 computers and 76 tablets to Eklavya Model Residential Schools for tribal children. The initiative was inaugurated by the Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Ramesh Bais.

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Pramod Mahajan Kaushalya Vikas Abhiyan — 2nd Position

CDROME was awarded 2nd position in Thane District under the Pramod Mahajan Kaushalya Vikas Abhiyan — a state government recognition of our outstanding skill-development outcomes.

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2,000 Coconut + 5,000 Mango Trees

CDROME planted 2,000 coconut trees and 5,000 mango trees in Raigad district as part of its environmental mission. In Thane District, 255 farmers were trained in modern agricultural practices.

State-Wise Reach

Where Our Training
Has Reached

18,443 formally certified beneficiaries across key states — with an average placement rate of 58%.

State Trained Placement Rate
Maharashtra 5,000 70%
Uttarakhand 1,500 85%
Assam 3,643 60%
West Bengal 2,200 55%
North East States (NE & Tribal) 4,100 48%
Other States (UP, Bihar, Delhi, Odisha, Gujarat…) 2,000+ 52%
Total (Certified) 18,443+ 58% avg

* Certified placements data. Total trained (including non-certified community programs) exceeds 55,000 across 14 states.

Trusted By

Institutions That
Shape India

Our partners are among the most respected public and private institutions in India — a testament to the quality and reach of CDROME's work.

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ONGC — CSR

Oil & Natural Gas Corporation funds community skill development projects through CDROME as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility mandate.

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JNPA — CSR

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority supports livelihood training programmes for port-adjacent communities through our partnership.

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PMO Special Project

CDROME has been recognised and supported under Prime Minister's Office special skill-development initiatives for economically weaker sections.

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American India Foundation

AIF partners with CDROME to deliver education and livelihood programmes for underserved communities across multiple Indian states.

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Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan

Collaboration on educational programming that bridges formal academics with vocational skill-building for holistic learner development.

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Maharashtra State Govt.

State government schemes and departmental collaborations that bring CDROME's training capacity to government beneficiary programmes.

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Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

CDROME contributes to the national Education for All mission by running literacy and skill interventions in target communities.

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Amiji International

International partnership that brings global best practices in vocational training delivery to CDROME's learner programmes.

The CDROME Model

How Every Rupee Reaches
a Learner

We are not a business. Every program is funded — never sold.

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Apply for Grants

CDROME submits detailed project proposals to the Govt. of India skill missions, state schemes, and CSR mandates from corporate partners like ONGC and JNPA.

Govt. Grants · CSR Funds
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Funds Approved & Released

Once approved, funds are released directly to CDROME under strict government monitoring. Every rupee is accounted for through transparent CSR and government audits.

Audited · Transparent · Accountable
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Free Training Delivered

Qualified trainers deliver free, NSQF-certified skill training to eligible beneficiaries — BPL families, rural youth, and women seeking financial independence.

Free · Certified · Life-changing

Our Journey

From One Centre
to a National Movement

1998

Founded in Kalyan, Mumbai

Vijay Manohar Vasekar established CDROME Education Society under the Pansi Group with ₹1.5 lakh — a commitment to free vocational training for economically weaker communities in Maharashtra.

2001

PMO Special Project — First NGO Selected

CDROME became the first NGO selected under the Prime Minister's Special Project for Free Computer Education in North East & Tribal Areas — a landmark national recognition.

2005

Mumbai Floods — 5,000 Families Supported

During the devastating 2005 Mumbai floods, CDROME mobilised on-ground rescue and relief operations, supporting over 5,000 affected families with food, shelter, and emergency aid.

2008

Multi-State Expansion — 5+ States

Training operations expanded beyond Maharashtra to 5+ Indian states, bringing government-funded skill development to rural and tribal communities across the country.

2012

ONGC-CSR — 7 Assets Partnership

A landmark agreement with ONGC (across 7 assets) brought sustained CSR funding to CDROME's skill training programmes — one of the organisation's largest sustained funding relationships.

2015

JNPA — 1,000 Computers to Tribal Schools

Through the JNPA-CSR partnership, CDROME delivered 1,000 computers and 76 tablets to Eklavya Model Residential Schools for tribal children — inaugurated by the Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Ramesh Bais.

2018

Pramod Mahajan Award — 2nd in Thane District

CDROME received the 2nd position award in Thane District under the Pramod Mahajan Kaushalya Vikas Abhiyan — Maharashtra state government recognition for outstanding skill development outcomes.

2020

COVID-19 Relief — 12,000+ Families, NITI Aayog Appreciation

During the COVID-19 crisis, CDROME mobilised relief for over 12,000 families. The effort was formally appreciated by NITI Aayog, Government of India — recognising our ground-level humanitarian response.

2021

Cyclone Tauktae Relief & AIF Partnership

CDROME provided immediate relief to the fishermen community affected by Cyclone Tauktae. The American India Foundation partnership was also formalised this period, bringing international expertise to our programmes.

2024–26

55,000+ Trained · 14 States · Next Decade

CDROME now stands at 55,000+ lives impacted across 14 states, 18,443 formally certified, and 88+ vocational programs. New sectors in green energy, healthcare, and logistics are being piloted for the decade ahead.

Seen On the Ground

Impact you can see —
in every community we serve

From large-scale job fairs to individual beneficiary counselling — CDROME reaches people where they are.

CDROME guidance mela at Kalyan Dombivli municipal hall — hundreds of beneficiaries
KDMC Guidance Mela Free career counselling event — Kalyan
CDROME free training registration at large job fair event
Job Fair & Registration Multi-organisation outreach drive
CDROME officials at training and awareness exhibition stall
Stakeholder Outreach CDROME exhibition stall — govt. event

Be Part of the Change

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for one more family.

Your donation funds government-matched skill training for India's most vulnerable. Every rupee is audited and goes directly to a learner.

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