Learning is the most essential tool to enhance the socio-economic growth of not only an individual but also of the entire nation. The higher education of 21st century faces several challenges in providing skill-centric learning, meeting the needs of the industry and society in the global platform. To confront such challenges, SVUN Institute of Science and Technology has established Centre for Skill Development in collaboration with NSTI (MSDE), NSIC (MSME) and RSDC which aims to upgrade skills to international standards through significant industry participation and develop necessary frameworks of standards for quality assurance. Along with the outstanding academic learning, students in our institution are practically oriented with the different skill sets, bridging the gap between the academics and the industrial, societal needs. Objectives of the Skill Development Centre: To conduct various skill development programmes to students and improve their employability. To promote entrepreneurship To contribute to the Manpower Development of our Nation and to elevate the standards of youth socially and economically. To endorse the knowledge exchange programmes. To facilitate the industrial institutional interactions. The skill development centre of SVUN Institute of Science & Technology conducts various skill oriented programs like AI Programming, Machine learning, Cyber security, Internet of Things, Embedded Programming, Data Acquisition, CATIA V5, Robotics and PCB Design courses in association with National Skill Training Institute (NSTI), Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), thereby horning the technical skills of the students and make them industry ready. Beyond the institutional focus, the skill Development Centre also extends its responsibility to the general public by conducting the training programmes to the rural youth in occupations like welding, Electrician, Plumbing, Lab Technician. In addition to that, having our institution known for its endless support for women empowerment, the centre also conducts exclusive Skill Development Courses like Beautician training, Baking and Tailoring for underprivileged and rural women WHY SVUN CSR – SVUN has joined hands with some corporate heavyweights for the delivery of their CSR projects. Corporate organizations play a crucial role in aiding the national agenda of skilling India. Education and Skilling are fast emerging as the preferred choice for CSR initiatives. Many corporates have aligned their business goals with their CSR projects which has aided in strategic contribution to their own business requirements while at the same time delivering tangible benefits to the community. Some CSR projects executed by SVUN include training and placement of rural youth, to TTT programmers in government institutes and ITIs for better training delivery, to computer training in remote rural areas.