The Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SURE Trust (Skill Upgradation for Rural Youth Empowerment Trust), Prasanthi Nilayam, on 4 July 2026 to foster skill development, experiential learning, research, and innovation among students.
The MoU was exchanged between Prof. B. Raghavendra Prasad, Vice Chancellor, SSSIHL, and Prof. Radha Kumari Challa, Founder & Executive Director, SURE ProEd (a unit of SURE Trust), in the presence of Dr. Srikanth Khanna, Registrar, SSSIHL, Ms. Vandana Nagesh, Co-founder & Director, SURE ProEd, and the Trustees of SURE ProEd—Sri Amar Vivek, Sri Chandramohan, Sri Krishna Kanth, and Sri Ramachandran.
The occasion was graced by Sri K. Chakravarthi, IAS (Retd.), Chancellor, SSSIHL.
Rooted in the shared ideals of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba—discipline, service, character, and nation-building—the collaboration seeks to bridge academic learning with industry-oriented skill development while preserving the independent functioning of both institutions.
Under the MoU, SURE Trust will offer free, six-month, credit-based online internships in emerging technologies for eligible SSSIHL students, particularly those pursuing B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, MBA, and other relevant postgraduate programmes. The internship comprises four months of structured technical training delivered by experienced industry professionals, followed by two months of capstone project implementation with continuous mentorship.
The collaboration also envisages opportunities for outstanding student projects to be further developed through SURE Trust’s Research Cell, where they will receive guidance from industry experts and academicians to transform innovative ideas into research-driven solutions with academic and societal impact. The partnership further provides a framework for future collaboration in certification, innovation, research, and employability initiatives, subject to the policies and mutual agreement of both institutions.
Beyond technical learning, the programme places strong emphasis on holistic development through structured life skills and soft skills training that strengthens communication, teamwork, leadership, ethics, adaptability, and emotional resilience. Students will also be encouraged to undertake community service initiatives that reinforce social responsibility alongside professional competence.
SSSIHL will facilitate student participation, academic coordination, and communication of programme requirements, while SURE Trust will be responsible for training delivery, mentoring, evaluation, certification, and maintaining high standards of discipline and ethical conduct throughout the internship.
The partnership reflects the shared commitment of SSSIHL and SURE Trust to nurture technically competent, value-based professionals equipped with strong character, leadership qualities, and a spirit of selfless service, thereby contributing meaningfully to national development.
