Career Progression Program for General Duty Assistants (GDAs)

About the Initiative

Under the umbrella of Project Pragati, Honda India Foundation (HIF) launched the Career Progression Program to provide advanced, employment-linked training for General Duty Assistants (GDAs) who have already completed their foundational GDA certification through HIF.

Introduced in partnership with Amrita Hospital, Faridabad and implemented by KEDMAN SkillEd India Foundation, this initiative supports career mobility by enabling GDAs to transition from entry-level roles to specialized technical positions in the healthcare sector.

The program reflects HIF’s commitment to building long-term, sustainable career pathways for youth from underserved backgrounds ensuring growth, stability, and professional excellence.

Program Objective

To empower HIF-trained GDAs by providing them with advanced technical skills, industry-recognized certification, and assured employment, transforming foundational training into a sustained and promising healthcare career pathway.

Program Structure & Benefits

One-Year Advanced Certificate Program

HIF-trained GDAs undergo a full-time, specialized one-year certification at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad in technical domains such as:

• Plastic Surgery Technician.
• Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) Technician.
• Hair Transplant Technician.
• Scrub Technician.

Employment-Linked Model

The program guarantees:

• Assured full-time employment at Amrita Hospital upon completion.
• Higher income potential (approx. 2× GDA salary levels, as per program slide).
• Long-term career growth opportunities.
• A structured pathway from support roles to technical specialization.

This approach ensures both learning and livelihood, strengthening healthcare capacity while uplifting trained GDAs.

Program Reach (Pilot Cohort)

• 19 HIF-trained GDAs selected for the first cohort.
• All 19 to complete training and be placed at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad.
• Designed as a scalable model for future expansion.

Launch Event Highlights (14th Nov 2025)

Location: Amrita Hospital, Faridabad

The program was inaugurated through a Statement of Intent signing ceremony in the presence of leadership from HIF, Amrita Hospital, and KEDMAN SkillEd.

Dignitaries Present

From Honda India Foundation:

• Shri Vinay Dhingra – Trustee, HIF.
• Shri Rajeev Taneja – Operating Officer, HIF.

From Amrita Hospital, Faridabad:

• Swami Nijamritananda Puri – Administrative Director.
• Shri Ram Ganapathi – Chief Marketing Officer.
• Shri Sanjeev Aggarwal – Administrative Director.

From KEDMAN SkillEd India Foundation:

• Shri Rajiv Mathur – CEO, KEDMAN SkillEd.