About CSTARC

Livelihood & Vocational Training Council

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Who We Are

Empowering Skills • Building Careers

Central Skills Training and Rating Council (CSTARC) was initiated by PUTHIYA MANITHAN Trust, an NGO actively working for women development, child development and water management issues for the past 8 years, both locally and globally.

CSTARC Academy for Livelihood and Vocational Training develops skilled manpower through diversified, industry-matched and need-based courses, primarily focused on the unorganized sector. Our mission is to bridge the demand–supply gap in skilled manpower.

  • ISO 9001:2015 Certified Institution
  • Industry-Oriented Skill Training
  • Affordable & Recognized Certification
  • Employment & Self-Reliance Focused

Our Vision

CSTARC will provide quality education services to individuals seeking to explore, develop and enhance career and technical skills. A competent and enthusiastic team ensures comprehensive learning and student responsibility.

Our Mission

Inspired by leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, CSTARC follows the “Learn and Earn” philosophy, empowering students with vocational skills for self-reliance, employment, leadership and lifelong growth.

Affiliations & Membership

  • Universal Peace Federation – UK
  • PUTHIYA MANITHAN TRUST – Registered under Indian Trust Act
  • Registered with Govt. of India Planning Commission (4/35/2018)

Legal Recognition

  • Ministry of Home Affairs Notification – 20/09/1952
  • Supreme Court Order – 12.07.2013
  • AIR 1993 SC 2178
  • High Court Lucknow Bench – 744/91
  • Supreme Court Writ Petition – 676/2014

CSTARC Special Features

  • ISO 9001:2015 Certified Institution
  • No Royalty Amount
  • No Advertisement Fees
  • Affordable Certificate Fees
  • Govt Employment Offices Accept CSTARC Certificates
  • International Level Certificate Value