Ketan Deshpande Portfolio

Shri. Devendra Fadnavis

Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra

"Ketan Deshpande and his team's initiative has transformed career guidance in Maharashtra, providing invaluable insights to countless students, including 63,000 from Army Public Schools who will now benefit from enhanced career counseling and expert lectures."

Mr. C.P. Gurnani

MD & CEO, Tech Mahindra Limited

FUEL has touched more than a million young lives through their work in education and skill development, making upskilling accessible to those who need it the most, the underserved and the underprivileged. I salute their efforts.

Mr. Amitabh Kant

Chief Executive Officer, NITI Aayog, Govt. of India

FUEL has been instrumental in creating a future-ready workforce, ensuring that the evolving nature of skills aligns with technological advancements to elevate India to the next level.

Mr. David J. Ranz

U.S. Consul General, Mumbai

The youth bulge only pays dividends if the young are educated, trained, and employed productively, which is why programs like FUEL are so vital to India's future.

Prof. Jaideep Prabhu

Author, Nehru Professor of Business and Enterprise, Judge Business School, University of Cambridge

FUEL has already reached over a million young people not only in India but in other countries like Uganda, Indonesia. With this FUEL Institute, they will achieve even greater heights.

Ms. Kathleen Ryan Muffson

Director, Global Corporate Citizenship & President, Pitney Bowes Foundation

Over the past ten years, we understand that FUEL has helped more than one million youth to aspire to and achieve successful careers in India and beyond. Best wishes to FUEL towards their goal to impact ten million youth.

Mr. Shiv Khemka

Vice Chairman, Sun Group

Many congratulations on the launch of FUEL. It reflects true commitment, dedication, and belief in facing challenges on your social entrepreneurship journey.

Mr. Mahesh M. Mudda

Managing Director & CEO, NCCCL

I would like to congratulate you and your team for the great work you are doing. One saying I have about fuel is, The boat doesn't cross the waves by fearing them, and those who try never lose. This captures the essence of perseverance and facing challenges head-on. Best wishes for the success of the FUEL Future Skill Institute.

Shri. Prakash Javadekar

Hon'ble Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Pune, Former Union HRD Minister

Scaling and upskilling are essential in our rapidly changing world. FUEL is investing in their workforce to maximize potential and ensure that our youth are equipped to navigate future challenges and opportunities.

Smt. Manisha Verma

(IAS) Principal Secretary, Skill Development, Employment & Entrepreneurship, Govt of Maharashtra

I congratulate you on the inauguration of FUEL, which represents a significant step in strengthening the skill ecosystem in our state, ultimately aiming to improve employability and foster a spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation among our youth.

Shri. Pralhad Joshi

Minister of Coal, & Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Govt. of India

FUEL is transforming the lives of Indian youth by equipping them with essential skills and guiding them towards the right career choices in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

Mr. Prashant Kumar

MD and CEO, Yes Bank

FUEL has already transformed the lives of more than ten lakh underprivileged youth across the country. As the organization continues its mission to empower today's youth with the newly founded FUEL, it has our full support. I believe our collaboration will drive positive change and inspire growth and innovation.

Mr. Dhiren Savla

Group Chief Information Officer, VFS Global

Heartiest congratulations to FUEL founder Ketan Deshpande and Chief Mentor Santosh Huralikoppi on the inauguration of their Future Skills Institute. I am sure the entire FUEL team is beaming with pride as they achieve their goal today.

Mr. Ketan Patel

Managing Director, India Market, HP

It is extremely heartening to note that FUEL has impacted the lives of underprivileged youths with futuristic skills and guided 10 lakh students across India since its inception in 2007. It's a commendable feat.

Dr. Spoorti Angadi Patil

Director, AITM Belgaum

Congratulations to Ketan Deshpande and Chief Mentor Santosh Huralikoppi on the inauguration of FUEL. FUEL is doing excellent work in enhancing the skills of our youth, who are involved in nation building.

Shri. Raju Reddy

Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, Board Member, Flam

Congratulations to Ketan Deshpande and Santosh Huralikoppi for the fantastic work they've been doing. This will be a significant milestone in their journey to create more economic opportunities for youth across India.

Shri. Ved Mani Tiwari

COO and Officiating CEO, NSDC

I wish the FUEL Institution great success in realizing its vision for the youth of our nation, especially at a time when the need for reskilling and upskilling has never been more crucial.

Shri. Piyush Goyal

Cabinet Minister of Commerce and Industry, Government of India

FUEL has been a guiding light for the future of our youth, empowering them to become the torchbearers of tomorrow and promoting the Skill India mission, which is vital for transforming India into a global leader in innovation and skills.

Ms. Ruchee Anand

Senior Director Talent and Learning Solutions, LinkedIn

Congratulations to Ketan Deshpande and Santosh Huralikoppi and the entire Fuel team for transforming lives and reaching more than a million people.

Mr. Vivek Bhatia

Managing Director and CEO, Thyssenkrupp Industries India

Initiatives such as FUEL are extremely important in engaging our youth and equipping them with the skills and capabilities needed to build a better future.

Ms. Schauna Chauhan

CEO, Parle Agro

I'd like to congratulate Mr. Ketan Deshpande and Mr. Santosh Huralikoppi and the entire team at FUEL for taking on this initiative to provide STEM learning, scholarships, and training support to empower women and soldiers' children.

Mr. Shailender Kumar

Managing Director, Oracle India

Initiatives like FUEL go a long way in helping our youth from all parts of India, giving access to education. It will play a key role in their own well-being and in nation-building.

Shri. Basavaraj Bommai

Chief Minister of Karnataka

FUEL is poised to lead the way in transforming India's youth into a skilled workforce, driving our nation toward a successful future in technology and innovation.

Dr. Jagdish Sheth

Padma Bhushan Awardee

Ketan and Santosh's Future Skills initiative is critical for India's future, as it aims to train over 10 million people from underrepresented communities, unlocking their potential and transforming lives through skill development.

Shri. Narendra Modi

Hon'ble Prime Minister of India

I am pleased to learn about the Bhoomi Poojan of FUEL Center of Excellence campus at Bhugaon, Pune. The creation of a new infrastructure brings with it fresh energy and inspiration. This initiative of FUEL to provide career guidance and impact skills to the youth is a noble one. May the endeavor to provide guidance to the youth reach out, in particular, to the poor, needy, and disadvantaged sections of the society.

Nitin Gadkari

Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India

FUEL has shown a model of social enterprise which is sustainable and scalable, impacting globally. FUEL has won many awards in India and globally. I wish Ketan and Santosh from FUEL to work hard for the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

Ms. Martina Merz

CEO, ThyssenKrupp

Congratulations on achieving your goal with FUEL! Impacting over a million young people is an incredible milestone, and I'm excited for your plans to reach ten million by 2025. Wishing you all the best!

Dr. Gururaj Deshpande

Founder, Deshpande Foundation and Board member of MIT University USA

Ketan and Santosh have touched close to one million underprivileged young men and women in India, inspiring them to fall in love with problem-solving and providing the tools they need to achieve their dreams.

Dr. Kiran Patel

Indian-American philanthropist, Serial Entrepreneur & Cardiologist

FUEL has been doing phenomenal work at the grassroots addressing education, skilling and entrepreneurship needs for the underserved youth, not just in India but in Africa, Indonesia and few other locations. I wish to associate with FUEL in fulfilling my dream to impact globally and serve the society at large. Sources and related content

Ryan Rolansky

CEO, LinkedIn

I admire the work FUEL is doing to empower 50,000 students in India through LinkedIn Learning. Their efforts exemplify the potential that emerges when talent is given access to the right tools and networks. Together, we can unlock opportunities for all.

Lt Gen KT Parnaik

Governor of Arunachal Pradesh

As the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, I commend Friends Union for Energising Lives (FUEL) for its impactful work empowering underprivileged youth through skill development and education. Their support for children of soldiers exemplifies a sustainable model for national progress.

Biswabhusan Harichandan

Governor of Andhra Pradesh

Fuel Future Skills Institute excels in equipping youth with essential skills for the future. Their focus on soft skills and alignment with National Education Policy is truly commendable.

La. Ganesan

Governor of Nagaland

Fuel College is making a significant impact on underprivileged youth through skill development and empowerment. Their commitment deserves celebration. I wish the team continued success.

Bhagat Singh Koshyari

Former Governor of Maharashtra

Fuel College's HDFC-FUEL Skills Initiative is impressive, equipping over 1,800 needy youth with vital skills in AI and Digital Marketing. Kudos to FUEL for their impactful work in Skill Development and Career Counseling.

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