Where to learn

Closing the gaps: where to get trained

Your readiness score points to the skills your household most needs. Here is where real, reputable training exists in India for each — mostly government or recognised bodies, much of it free or low-cost.

These are starting points we’ve found, not endorsements or paid placements, and details change — confirm with the provider. For anything clinical or a mental-health crisis, reach a qualified professional; the Tele-MANAS helpline (14416) is free and 24×7.

First aid & emergency care

Indian Red Cross Society / St John Ambulance

The only govt-authorised first-aid trainers in India. Basic + CPR courses, 1–several days, certificate valid 3 yrs. Register & find batches online.

ircsfa.org →Search your state/district branch for batches.

Mental-health & psychological first aid

NIMHANS Digital Academy

India’s apex mental-health institute. Free/low-cost online certificate courses incl. Lay Counselling, Psycho-social First Aid for disaster/trauma, and disaster mental healthcare.

ndanimhans.in →Support & recognition, not clinical treatment.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) India

Certified mental-health-first-aid training — how to recognise and support someone in distress.

www.mhfaindia.com →For structured MHFA certification.
Tele-MANAS — national mental-health helpline

Free 24×7 government tele-mental-health support. Keep this number to hand.

call 14416 →Crisis line: 14416 / 1-800-891-4416.

Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry

Skill India — PMKVY 4.0

Free short courses (2–3 months) in plumbing, electrician, carpentry, masonry, with a nationally-recognised NSDC certificate; stipend during training. RPL if you already have the skill.

www.skillindiadigital.gov.in →Find a training centre in your district.
Industrial Training Institutes (ITI)

Government trade schools — longer, deeper certification in electrical, plumbing, fitting and more.

dgt.gov.in →For a full trade qualification.

Growing & preserving food

Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)

~731 district farm-science centres (ICAR). Free, local, need-based training for households and rural youth — kitchen gardens, growing, food processing/preservation, mushroom & poultry.

kvk.icar.gov.in →Find your district KVK for its training calendar.

Radio & signalling (ham licence)

WPC Wing, Ministry of Communications

Amateur (ham) radio operator licence — the ASOC exam gates lawful use of HF/long-range radio. Study via a local amateur radio club (ARSI).

dot.gov.in/spectrum-management/2457 →ARSI (arsi.info) lists clubs & exam guidance.

Water, sanitation & hygiene

Your district KVK / State public-health dept

Safe water, greywater reuse, composting-toilet and hygiene guidance is offered locally through KVKs and state health/sanitation departments.

kvk.icar.gov.in →Also see the free WHO/Hesperian references on the shelf.
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