In collaboration with the InShakti Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to skill development, Huhtamaki India’s initiative will equip 100 young individuals — predominantly women — in Rudrapur and Silvassa with industry skills. The vocational training program is designed to bridge the skills gap in the healthcare, logistics and apparel sectors. Each course spans 200–250 hours, ensuring comprehensive skill development. 

For those pursuing healthcare, the programme involves skills like patient care, life support, and emergency response.

The logistics training enables participants to learn transportation documentation, supply chain management, and warehouse operations. 

In Silvassa, an additional course on sewing machine operation in the apparel sector will be introduced. These courses are designed to meet the local job market needs. They will be able to provide placement opportunities in hospitals, nursing homes, manufacturing companies, offices, and showrooms within the regions.

Deep Banerjee, head of human resources at Huhtamaki India, said, “This initiative is born from our belief that every individual deserves the chance to dream big and achieve more. By bringing industry-led skills to rural India, we're not just training people; we're helping them write their own success stories. When we empower youth, especially women, with the right skills, we're not just changing their lives, we're uplifting entire families and communities.”

Huhtamaki’s CSR initiatives are focused on meaningful interventions in gender equality, education, women empowerment, environmental sustainability, and rural development. By offering skill development programs in Rudrapur and Silvassa the company hopes to help create a future where gender equality, economic opportunity, and self-sufficiency are within reach for all. 

Huhtamaki’s 2030 strategy is to drive global transformation with a key focus on safety, sustainability and innovation. Huhtamaki is committed to zero accidents, operational excellence, digital acceleration and embedding sustainability in all they create lasting value for customers, shareholders, employees and the planet.