16/07/2026
On 14 July, the Ciena India team visited its Telecom Centre in Manesar, Gurugram, a CSR initiative by Ciena and implemented by Udayan Care, bringing together recipients, alumni, and team members from all the CSR supported skilling & training centres in Kondli, Dundahera, and Manesar, for an engaging and inspiring interaction.
The session featured valuable career insights, life lessons, and industry perspectives from Mr. Naveen Guglani, Senior Director and Regional Controller, FP&A, Ciena, who encouraged recipients to ask questions, think ambitiously, and prepare for the future.
Our Founder and Managing Trustees Dr. Kiran Modi and Mr. Deepak Sharma, then shared Udayan Care Skilling & Livelihood's journey and nationwide impact, followed by alumni who spoke about how the program transformed their lives and careers.
Recipients also presented an AI-powered face recognition attendance management system that they developed, demonstrating the website live while confidently answering questions and discussing future enhancements with the leadership team.
Through our partnership with Ciena, more than 1,900 youth have been enrolled, 1,780+ certifications awarded, and 1,100+ placements facilitated across our Kondli, Dundahera, and Manesar centres, creating lasting opportunities for underserved youth.