Why We Do What We Do
At Skill Power, we believe that education goes beyond academics. While marks or degrees are important, we are keen on helping people show up more confidently in the real world. That’s where life skills come in.
Through carefully designed programs, we focus on building skills that truly matter — like empathy, creativity, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and emotional resilience. Our learning experiences are practical, engaging, and designed to meet people where they are — whether that’s in a school classroom, a college seminar, or a corporate boardroom.
We’re especially passionate about reaching places where such opportunities are limited. A big part of our mission is working with Tier-2 and Tier-3 towns, helping children and young adults in rural India gain access to life skills that can transform their future.
Over the years, we’ve had the opportunity to work with thousands of students, educators, and professionals. What drives us is the belief that everyone has the potential to grow — to lead, to adapt, to connect, and to thrive. And with the right support, that potential can be unlocked.
Our Vision
To nurture individuals who are ready for life and not just a profession. We want to see people lead with clarity, connect with empathy, and take on challenges with confidence.
Our Purpose
To make life skills more accessible, relatable, and meaningful for every learner — especially those who are often left behind. We’re here to spark self-awareness, self-motivation, and self-leadership — and help people grow into mindful, responsible individuals who can make a real impact in their communities and beyond.
The Minds Behind Skill Power
Padmashri Meenakshi Chitharanjan
A renowned Bharatanatyam exponent, she is the recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri Award for her excellence and dedication to the art form. Kaladiksha is her dance academy, instituted in 1991, where she trains and transfers this beautiful tradition to numerous students. Emphasizing the transformative power of discipline, dedication, hard work, forms and time management, she helps students “BE THEIR BEST” Today at Skill Power, she extends this expertise to both educational institutions and corporate organisations.
Dr. Aparna Chitharanjan
Dr. Aparna Chitharanjan is by profession an Orthodontist and by passion a dancer with varied interests. With this combination she brings a unique blend of academic rigor with work life balance to Skill Power. With focus on fostering self-awareness, self-confidence, time management, sharpened intelligence and grit to succeed, she is driven by the belief every individual has the capacity to lead a purposeful and impactful life.
Program Partner
Squadron Leader Unni Nair
from Team Excel
Skill Power has joined forces with EXCEL, a reputed life skills training and facilitation organisation founded by Squadron Leader Unni Nair.
A seasoned professional with a distinguished career in the Indian Air Force, Unni Nair is a reputed life skills trainer. With years of experience in leadership, team building, and experiential learning, he has been instrumental in designing impactful training programs for individuals and organisations.