Our Partners
Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress,
and working together is success.
LBCT
The Lady Bamford Charitable Trust was launched in 2000, established under the Indian Trusts Act, with a commitment to working in partnership with the government and local communities in the hinterland of the JCB Group factories. Working with three clear objectives that can be called the “3E”s - Education, Employable Skills, and at the cross-cutting, supporting Engagement with the Community. Since its launch, The Lady Bamford Charitable Trust has supported the quality of education within schools; provided skills and training to help prepare pupils for life after school; helped women and young men from developing communities learn traditional crafts to provide valuable employment; set up self-help groups within rural communities to give women greater financial literacy and autonomy and helped build roads, sanitation units, water pipelines and providing medical facilities.
JCB India
JCB India Limited, a prominent manufacturer of construction and earthmoving equipment in India, traces its roots to a joint venture established in 1979. It has since evolved into a wholly-owned subsidiary of J.C. Bamford Excavators, a UK-based company. Boasting five cutting-edge production facilities in India, JCB produces a diverse array of top-tier equipment for both the domestic market and international distribution, spanning across 125+ countries.
JCB made a significant mark in the Indian market by introducing the iconic Backhoe Loader more than forty years ago.
NABARD
NABARD is India’s main development bank, founded in 1982 by Parliament’s decision to support fair and lasting agricultural and rural growth. Over its 40-year history, this significant financial institution has positively changed rural lives through activities like agricultural financing, building infrastructure, enhancing banking technology, and encouraging microfinance and rural businesses through groups like SHGs & JLGs. NABARD remains dedicated to helping the nation’s progress by involving locals in financial and non-financial projects, using new ideas, technology, and institutional development in rural regions.
NSDC
The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is a non-profit company established on July 31, 2008, under Indian law. It was created as a partnership between the government and private sector to develop skills in the country. The Ministry of Finance initiated its formation, and it operates under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE). In terms of ownership, the government owns 49% of NSDC’s shares, while the private sector holds the remaining 51%.
IESC
The Infrastructure Equipment Skill Council (IESC) is the leading organization driving skill development in the infrastructure equipment sector. It focuses on training and certifying machine operators and service mechanics initially. The sector’s growth reflects the country’s economic well-being. In 2010, about 60,000 construction equipment units were sold, and this is projected to rise to 300,000 units in the next ten years. With a shortage of skilled workers and this expected growth, around two million operators and mechanics will be needed. IESC aims to bridge this gap through training and certification.