Unified Growth Foundation (UGF) was founded with a simple yet powerful belief: Sustainable and inclusive growth begins with empowerment.
Established as a Section 8 non-profit organization, UGF has been working relentlessly to drive social and economic transformation through child development, education, MSME support, and women empowerment initiatives.
From grassroots-level interventions to national and international collaborations, we have created programs that uplift individuals, strengthen communities, and enable sustainable progress.
Updated Milestones for Our Story Section
Updated Milestones for Our Story SectionThe Journey So Far📍 1973: Our foundational philosophy was built on child-centric education through initiatives like Nutan Bal Shikshan Sangh and the early development of what later became Balmurti Online.📍 1981: Launch of Balmurti Magazine – A print edition dedicated to guiding parents, teachers, and communities on holistic child development.📍 1995: Establishment of Gijubhai Badheka Community Library in eight locations across Vadodara, ensuring free access to child development literature.📍 1999: Launch of VCCI Expo by Founder Mr. Nilesh Shukla, attracting over 800 MSMEs to the state, establishing Vadodara as a business hub for industry networking.📍 2000: Introduction of formal teacher training initiatives, significantly enhancing early childhood education for educators and parents.📍 2008: Launch of Vendor Development Initiatives for MSMEs, facilitating business growth, industrial linkages, and expansion opportunities for small enterprises.📍 2015: Evolution of Unified Growth Foundation (UGF) and its education initiatives, setting the stage for large-scale academic and professional skill enhancement programs.📍 2016: Signed MOUs with 50+ Higher Education Institutions, establishing long-term academic collaborations.📍 2016 – 2020:Delivered various education initiatives, including International Internships, Immersion Programs, Industry-Academia Connect, and developing International Affairs for Institutions.Established collaborations that facilitated global exposure, entrepreneurial skill-building, and industry partnerships for students and professionals📍 2018: Focus expanded to MSME Development, supporting small businesses and young entrepreneurs through:Knowledge-sharing programs.Market access facilitation.Training and mentoring for business sustainability.2020: Launch of Balmurti Online, transforming a legacy child development initiative into a digital-first educational platform📍 2020 – 2022:Taking All Initiatives Online: Shifted to virtual platforms with: MSME and Startup Expos.Online events and initiatives.Digital seminars, conferences, and training sessions.📍 2023: Launch of Women In Nation Building (WIN) Initiative, a dedicated platform for:Women’s leadership and networking.Entrepreneurial mentorship.Skill development and empowerment programs.📍2024: Strengthening CSR and industry partnerships to scale impact across multiple domains, engaging corporates, policymakers, and institutions for deeper collaborations.📍 Present & Beyond: Expanding our reach to transform more lives, empower businesses, and create lasting social impact.
Through holistic learning programs, digital education, and skill-building initiatives.
By providing mentorship, industry exposure, and
international collaborations.
With business development support, policy awareness,
and market expansion strategies.
By fostering leadership, financial independence, and
professional networking.
Equipping individuals and Institutions with knowledge, skills and need based initiatives for lifelong success.
Using technology, mentorship, and collaboration to drive change.
Ensuring every program contributes meaningfully to societal and economic growth.
Working with academic institutions, businesses, and government bodies to amplify impact at scale.
A future where every child has access to quality education and creative learning tools.An education system that bridges industry and academia for skill-based employment.
A thriving MSME ecosystem where entrepreneurs have the tools to succeed in a global market.An inclusive space where women are empowered to lead and innovate.
Our goal is simple – to create tangible, long-lasting impact through education, entrepreneurship, and collaboration.
“To foster inclusive and sustainable growth by empowering individuals, businesses, and communities through education, skill development, and social impact programs.”
“A society where knowledge, skills, and opportunities empower every individual to lead with confidence, contribute meaningfully, and drive sustainable progress.”