PMI Chennai Chapter is excited to announce a landmark social impact collaboration with Avtar Human Capital Trust (AHCT), a Chennai-headquartered non-profit organization.
The PMI Chennai Chapter signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Avtar Human Capital Trust (AHCT) at AHCT's office in Neelankarai , Chennai on February 6, 2026, marking a significant collaboration for social impact in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry. This partnership leverages PMICC's project management expertise to amplify AHCT's initiatives for youth empowerment and gender equity.
Vijay Narayanan, President of PMI Chennai Chapter and Umasanker Kandaswamy, Co-Founder & Chief of Staff at Avtar, signed the MOU. The event was witnessed by Eswar Balasubramaniam, Senior Vice President at Avtar; Vikram, VP of Member Portfolio at PMI Chennai Chapter; Jahnavi, VP of Volunteering at PMI Chennai Chapter; and Krishnakumar Kesavan, VP of Social Impact at PMI Chennai Chapter.
⭐ About Avtar Human Capital Trust
Avtar Human Capital Trust (AHCT), headquartered in Chennai, is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging India's gender gap in the workforce through education, skill-building, and mentorship. It focuses on empowering underprivileged girls and sensitizing boys to foster inclusive growth, with a mission to reach 10,000 women and youth annually via targeted programs.
Key initiatives include Project Puthri, which provides career guidance to girls in government schools (grades 8-12), promoting financial independence; Nipuni, a three-year employability program for undergraduates; the Puthri Scholarship for higher education; and MITR, which trains boys as gender equity allies. Over the years, AHCT has impacted thousands across Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, earning awards like the PMI South Asia Award and Tamil Nadu Government recognition.
⭐ PMICC's Role in the Partnership
Through this MOU, signed by PMICC's president, the chapter joins hands with AHCT to drive social impact by deploying project management best practices. PMICC volunteers will support program execution, such as scaling Project Puthri sessions, optimising mentorship logistics, and measuring outcomes for sustainable growth. This aligns with PMICC's commitment to community service, enhancing AHCT's reach in across Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry while equipping members with hands-on social project experience.
⭐ Expected Social Impact
The collaboration aims to empower more underprivileged youth, particularly girls, by combining AHCT's on-ground expertise with PMICC's structured methodologies for efficient scaling and impact tracking. It targets breaking poverty cycles through career intentionality, skill development, and inclusive allyship, contributing to SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and a sustainable India. Early outcomes include expanded school interventions and corporate-student synergies, inspiring broader participation in social causes.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Avtar and PMI Chennai 's leadership and to all PMI Chennai Chapter volunteers for their supporting this social impact initiative. This partnership exemplifies what's possible when we unite to drive meaningful social change and empowerment.