Congratulations on the inauguration of the Skill Development Centre of Excellence, Faridkot. This visionary initiative by @vikramsahney will equip youth with valuable skills, create employment opportunities, and contribute significantly to Punjab’s progress.

Sun Foundation is proud to join millions of Indians in congratulating Prime Minister @narendramodi Ji on this remarkable achievement. We thank our Chairman Sur, Padma Shri Dr. @vikramsahney Ji, for this thoughtful tribute in The Times of India. 🇮🇳

As concerns grow over developments around the Strait of Hormuz, the importance of resilient supply chains, energy security and strategic preparedness has once again come into sharp focus. In my latest article, I examine how India has strengthened its ability to withstand external shocks and why continued focus on the four critical Fs—Food, Fuel, Fertilisers and Foreign Exchange—remains essential. I invite you to read the article and share your views. @htTweets @HindustanTimes Tackling vulnerabilities in India's supply chain resilience hindustantimes.com/s/1Wsib0i

As India marks 12 years of transformative leadership under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we celebrate a journey that has redefined governance, strengthened national pride, and elevated India's standing on the global stage. From path-breaking initiatives such as Jan Dhan Yojana, Digital India, Make in India, Startup India, Swachh Bharat, PM Awas Yojana, Ujjwala Yojana, Ayushman Bharat and Gati Shakti, to landmark decisions including GST, the abrogation of Article 370, and the push for Atmanirbhar Bharat, the Modi Government has driven unprecedented reforms across sectors. Under his leadership, India has emerged as the world's fastest-growing major economy, a global technology hub, a leader in digital public infrastructure, and a respected voice in international affairs. From hosting the G20 Summit to championing climate action, innovation, and global peace, India today commands greater influence than ever before. As the longest-serving Prime Minister from a non-Congress government, Shri Narendra Modi's vision of "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas" continues to inspire millions. His unwavering commitment to development, good governance, national security, and cultural resurgence has strengthened India's march towards becoming a developed nation and a true Vishva Guru. 𝐏𝐌 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 @narendramodi @toi

I had earlier raised the urgent need for the Zirakpur-Panchkula Bypass, a critical project for decongesting one of North India’s worst traffic bottlenecks. The ₹1,983 crore project, part of the Tricity Ring Road funded by the centre has already received major clearances and approvals from the Enviornment & Forest , including defence land permission. Yet commuters continue to suffer daily due to repeated delays and administrative bottlenecks. The Punjab Government and all concerned local authorities must now act swiftly to resolve pending issues and ensure that construction is expedited in mission mode. Every day of delay means massive traffic jams, fuel wastage, pollution and economic loss for lakhs of commuters travelling towards Chandigarh, Panchkula, Himachal and Punjab. This bypass is not just an infrastructure project, it is an economic and strategic necessity for the entire region. the 19.2-km six-lane bypass project is intended to ease severe congestion in Zirakpur and forms part of the larger ₹12,000-crore Tricity Ring Road network. @thetribunechd @nitinthetribune @NHAI_Official @nitin_gadkari @CMOPbIndia @NayabSainiBJP tribuneindia.com/news/chandi…

We applauds ths inspiring initiative empowering women through dignity, skill development and menstrual hygiene awareness. The sanitary napkin manufacturing unit at Tihar Jail is a remarkable example of how compassion and opportunity can transform lives & create meaningful impact

RT @vikramsahney: Visited Multi Skill Development Centre, Ludhiana and interacted with the students and staff during my regular review visi…

The Sun Foundation & PTC She Shines Excellence Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of Punjabi women who are breaking barriers and redefining excellence across fields. A tribute to the power, resilience and brilliance of women who are lighting the way for generations to come. @sunfoundationIn @PTC_Network

Addressing the Sangat at the Annual Kirtan Darbar at Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib on the urgent need for a Drug Free World and the importance of Empowering our Youth with Skills for Jobs — breaking the vicious cycle where unemployment often leads to depression and vulnerability to substance abuse. At Sun Foundation, we are committed to skilling and placing 10,000 youth annually. Last year alone, over 5,000 youth were successfully placed through certified training programs in courses such as CNC Turning, Electrician, General Duty Assistant, Sewing, Aviation, Hospitality & Tourism and Banking & Finance and such. Simultaneously, through Sun Foundation’s Skilling for Rehabilitation patients - Free skill trainings at Govt. Rehab Centres in computers, cooking, mobile repair and football stitching to rebuild confidence and sustainable livelihoods after recovery. @sunfoundationIn

On my birthday, I was humbled to hand over newly constructed and renovated homes to families affected by the Punjab floods, as we culminate our six-month-long relief and rehabilitation efforts across Chak Aul, Ramdass, Nangal Sohal, Punjgarien, Jattan and Dharamkot Pattan. Deeply touched by the blessings of our farmer brothers and sisters. I remain committed to stand by them and ensure rightful support and compensation. I sincerely hope timely preventive measures are taken by the Government so such calamities are avoided in future. @sunfoundationIn

Humbled and deeply honoured by the warmth and gratitude expressed by the village communities who came together to acknowledge the flood relief and rehabilitation efforts . On our @SunfoundationIn Founder’s Day, this gesture holds even greater meaning — a reminder that the true measure of our work lies in the resilience of those we stand beside.

28 Founder’s Days… and a Journey filled with Hope and New Beginnings. From Angels of Sun for children and Taare Zameen Par for specially abled to INIFT and Surya Kiran for rural empowerment. From our World Class Skill Centres in Delhi, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Pahuwind and Patiala, to Nirmal Chaya for Tihar inmates and Krishna Kutir for elder women and skilling for drug de-addiction and rehabilitation patients in Punjab. Guided by the cause of humanity — through medical aid during COVID, support during calamities like floods, and rescue missions from Afghanistan and Libya, alongside Mission Hope for Oman. Each step carried a dream. Each effort touched a life. Today, as we train 5,000 youth annually, our hearts remain set on a larger purpose — to skill and place 10,000 youth every year. @sunfoundationIn

Sun Foundation is honoured to support Sunnyrudh Singh from Faridkot, invited to California State University for his PhD research dedicated to empowering farmers through innovative learning tools. We are proud to extend support towards his living and related expenses under the Shaheed Bhagat Singh Scholarship, which has so far nurtured 588 such promising talents. Enabling such opportunities is often the vital bridge between exceptional potential and well-deserved global recognition. Young scholars like Sunnyrudh embody the promise of Punjab. We extend our heartfelt best wishes for his academic journey and every success ahead. We remain hopeful that, upon his return, his research and insights will contribute meaningfully toward addressing Punjab’s evolving challenges. @sunfoundationIn

The Hon’ble Governor of Punjab flagged off the Walk Against Drugs from the Saragarhi Memorial, Ferozepur. Sun Foundation proudly joined the march, with our Awareness Van accompanying the Hon’ble Governor @Gulab_Kataria during the Walk Against Drugs campaigns across Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Fazilka, and Abohar over the past four days as part of the Yudh Nasiyan Virudh movement. Beyond awareness, @sunfoundationIn remains deeply committed to rehabilitation through skill training and livelihood support for recovering individuals, helping transform recovery into reintegration. A drug-free Punjab demands both prevention and opportunity — and we remain dedicated to both.

Here is my report card in Skilling & jobs for Youth of Punjab . I am committed to bring meaningful impact on unemployment by setting up Free World Class Multi Skill Development Centres in every city of punjab along with adopting 10 ITIs to refurbish them & installing latest machines like Robotic Welder , 3D printing, latest CNC machines @AroraAmanSunam @harjotbains @HarpalCheemaMLA @BhagwantMann @sunfoundationIn @SanjeevArora_PB

As #YudhNashiyanVirudh enters Phase 2, the impact of Phase 1 is clear. Our skill programmes at rehabilitation centres are enabling livelihoods — training in mobile repair, electrician, computers, cooking and vegetable cultivation. Rehabilitation backed by livelihoods.

India’s startups and digital platforms across delivery & logistics, ride-hailing, e-commerce, home services, healthcare, construction support and professional freelancing deserve credit for generating millions of jobs driven by innovation. They have indeed saved Demographic Dividend turning into Demographic Disaster While the Social Security Code, 2020 provides for GigWorkers registration on the e-Shram portal, this should be seen as a starting point—not the finish line. Some States already demonstrate that welfare frameworks can coexist with growth. A collaborative national approach—on the lines of the BOCW Act for Construction workers with a dedicated welfare mechanism—can be co-created with founders to strengthen worker security while keeping platforms competitive and future-ready. A modern market economy must ensure that innovation & employment go hand in hand with social justice and security @deepigoyal @letblinda @Uber_India @Olacabs @nasscom @LabourMinistry

This New Year 2026, let our resolution be to empower our youth. To help economically weak students discover their potential—whether to pursue dreams of becoming doctors, engineers, professionals or to learn job-oriented skills for a sustained future. At Sun Foundation, with the World Punjabi Organisation, we strive to empower 10,000 youth every year through free, world-class skill training at our centres at Delhi & Punjab Be part of this transformation !

RT @vikramsahney: Disturbing to see this video by @PalkiSharma on @firstpost from Sambalpur — Thousands of aspirants competing for just 187…

Testimonial from a rehabilitated patient at #Amritsar Drug Rehab Centre who completed Electrician Training and is now earning with dignity. Through trainings in mobile repair, electrician, cooking, computers & salon, we aim to safeguard patients journey beyond relapse.