Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organizations Vizag District *Empowering Lives Through Skills and Values: 600 Sri Sathya Sai Skill Development Alumni Reunite in a Grand Celebration of Success and Service

.                   K.V.SHARMA EDITOR 
Visakhapatnam Indian News Times:June 14: A grand Alumni Meet of the Skill Development Programmes (SDPs) conducted by Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, Andhra Pradesh, was held today at the Railway Institute Hall, Visakhapatnam. Around 550 alumni from various vocational trades participated in the event and shared their inspiring journeys of growth and transformation.

The alumni spoke about how the training received through the Skill Development Programmes enabled them to secure employment, pursue self-employment opportunities, and improve their quality of life. They also shared how the programmes helped them imbibe human values, self-confidence, discipline, and a spirit of selfless service.

Mrs. Bhavya Reddy, ACP (Crimes), Visakhapatnam, who attended as the Chief Guest*, encouraged young people to acquire modern skills such as digital marketing and emerging technologies in addition to vocational competencies, thereby expanding their career opportunities in an increasingly competitive world.

In his inspiring address, *Sri R. Lakshmana Rao, State President of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, Andhra Pradesh*, highlighted Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s teachings on human values, selfless service, and character building. He emphasized that skill development coupled with a service-oriented mindset can transform individuals and contribute significantly to nation-building.

On the occasion, *the approval granted by the Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) for conducting the Health Care Assistant Training Programme was formally announced*. The programme was ceremonially launched in the presence of Sri R. Lakshmana Rao, State President; Sri P.R.S. N. Naidu, District President; Sri Nagaprasad, State Skill Development In-Charge; Sri K. Satyanarayana Murthy, District Skill Development In-Charge; Smt. Aparna; Sri Govinda Rao, District Skill Development Officer; and other distinguished dignitaries.

The alumni enthusiastically participated in the programme, received Bhagawan’s Divine Prasadam, and departed with renewed inspiration and commitment towards leading meaningful and service-oriented lives.

Reaffirming Bhagawan’s message of “Love All – Serve All,” the participants resolved to use their skills for self-reliance, social welfare, and nation-building.