Swarna Shilpi Upgradation Foundation (SSUF) has announced an education and skill development initiative through Udyogi Bangla Academy, aiming to support 1,000 learners in 2026 and expand its reach to more than one lakh learners across India by 2030.
Scheduled for implementation on Children’s Day, November 14, 2026, the initiative seeks to make professional education, practical skill development and career-oriented learning more accessible to students, job seekers, educated unemployed individuals and working professionals.
Udyogi Bangla Academy operates as an EdTech institution and learning platform under D.P.C. Society, an NGO. The programme is supported by SSUF and is designed to address financial barriers to education through scholarships and an Income Share Agreement (ISA) model.
Target to Reach One Lakh Learners by 2030
Under its initial plan, the Foundation aims to support 1,000 selected learners during 2026, with a longer-term target of reaching over 1,00,000 learners by 2030.
The selection process will include mock test-based assessments. Eligible candidates may receive educational assistance through scholarships or the ISA model, depending on their assessment results, eligibility and the Academy’s applicable policies.
Selected learners will be able to choose from available courses and skill development programmes based on their interests and professional aspirations. The initiative intends to strengthen practical knowledge and professional capabilities while helping participants explore potential income-generating opportunities.
Three Registration Plans Introduced
As part of its 2026 admission campaign, Udyogi Bangla Academy has introduced three registration categories with different validity periods:
- Starter Plan: ₹365 registration fee, valid for 90 days.
- Growth Plan: ₹499 registration fee, valid for 180 days.
- Excellence Plan: ₹1,050 registration fee, valid for 365 days.
Course fees will vary according to the selected programme. Eligible candidates may receive financial assistance through scholarships or Income Share Agreements, subject to the applicable conditions. The Academy has clarified that registration fees and course fees are separate.
Income Share Agreement Model
A key feature of the initiative is its proposed Income Share Agreement, intended to reduce the immediate financial burden of professional education.
Under the arrangement, eligible applicants aged 18 years and above may enter into a separate written agreement. Learners who begin earning at least ₹6,000 per month through skills acquired from their course will contribute 10% of their monthly earnings for the following 12 months, subject to the agreement’s terms.
The model links payment obligations to specified income conditions. Eligibility criteria, income calculations and payment responsibilities are to be disclosed before an agreement is signed.
The Academy has clarified that participation in the programme does not guarantee employment or income.
Scholarships for Jewellery Industry Families
The Foundation has also introduced special educational assistance for eligible family members of people associated with India’s jewellery industry.
Children and family members of goldsmiths, traditional artisans, jewellery workers, employees, manufacturers and jewellery business owners may apply under this category. Applications will be assessed through verification and the Foundation’s prescribed selection criteria.
The initiative aims to extend educational and professional development opportunities to communities connected with the jewellery sector.
Initiative Traced to 2025 Jewellery Excellence Event
The educational project was first introduced during the Swarna Shilpi Samman and Jewellery Excellence Award 2025, organised by Swarna Shilpi Upgradation Foundation.
The event was attended by several public representatives and other dignitaries, including then Sub-Divisional Officer of Ghatal Suman Biswas, Ghatal MLA Shital Kapat, Daspur MLA Mamata Bhunia, Daspur-2 BDO Prabir Kumar Sheet, Calcutta High Court advocate Osman Mallick and goldsmith Chandan Porya.
The scheduled implementation in November 2026 marks the next stage of the initiative following its introduction at the 2025 event.
Foundation Calls for Wider Collaboration
Selim Mallick (Rohit), National Chairman of Swarna Shilpi Upgradation Foundation, said the initiative aims to create opportunities for individuals to develop professional skills and move towards financial independence.
He emphasised that financial limitations should not prevent deserving learners from pursuing education and called for support from students, parents, educational institutions, industry representatives, social organisations and professionals.
The initiative is supported by Swarna Shilpi Upgradation Foundation, Yubadisha India Pvt. Ltd., Krishna Jewellers, Indore, and Josh Suraksha Services Pvt. Ltd.
Through Udyogi Bangla Academy, the Foundation aims to combine professional education, practical training, scholarship opportunities and alternative financing mechanisms to widen access to skill-based learning.
Disclaimer: Scholarships, course access and Income Share Agreements are subject to eligibility, assessment results, applicable policies and written contractual terms. Registration fees and course fees are separate. The initiative does not guarantee employment, income or financial returns.
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