Empowering People, Inspiring Progress
About Kanta Naik
Kanta Naik (Shivakantamma Naik) stands as a dynamic force in Karnataka’s socio-political landscape — a woman leader whose journey from engineering to public service reflects determination, compassion, and purpose.
As Chairperson of the Karnataka Skill Development Corporation, she has transformed youth empowerment into a movement of opportunity.
Kanta Naik's leadership bridges technology, governance, and grassroots impact — championing inclusion, skill enhancement, and women-led growth.
Kanta Naik - A Leader with Vision and Purpose
Born and raised in Vijayapur, Karnataka, Kanta Naik embodies resilience and progress. With a B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering, her early career spanned global technology firms like Delphi Systems, KPIT Cummins, and Mittal Corp Pvt Ltd, where she served as Vice President. Her professional success, both in India and abroad, shaped her leadership rooted in discipline, innovation, and empathy.
Today, she leads with a deep sense of public service as:
- Chairperson, Karnataka Skill Development Corporation (KSDC)
- President, Vismay Charitable Trust
- Director, Shri Shantheswara Para-Medical College, Indi
Her ability to integrate education, employment, and empowerment initiatives has touched thousands of lives across Karnataka.
Social Impact & Community Engagement
Touching Lives, Transforming Futures
A believer in people-driven progress, Kanta Naik has dedicated herself to uplifting the underprivileged through health, education, and livelihood programs.
Her major initiatives include:
- Health & Wellness Drives: Organized multiple free medical camps and Covid-relief efforts, ensuring healthcare access for rural families.
- Women Empowerment: Conducted vocational and entrepreneurship training, promoting financial independence among women.
- Education & Mentorship: Regularly delivers motivational and career guidance sessions for rural students, mentoring youth toward leadership and self-reliance.
- Skill Awareness Campaigns: Promoted government and private sector training opportunities under the KSDC mission.
- Space Awareness Program: Organized “Space on Wheels” in collaboration with ISRO — inspiring over 10,000 students to dream big.
- Farmers & Labor Support: Actively supports welfare events for farmers, government employees, and laborers.
Her Vismay Charitable Trust continues to be a beacon of compassion, extending scholarships and educational aid to economically weaker students.
Global Experience
A Global Mind with Local Commitment
Kanta Naik brings international exposure and perspective through her professional and leadership engagements worldwide:
- Represented India at the World Skills Competition, Lyon (France, 2024)
- Worked in leading projects across USA (Detroit, Chicago, Indiana, Michigan, Kansas), UK (London), Japan (Mitsubishi Lancer), and attended Women Entrepreneurs Meet, Orlando (2016)
- Visits to Germany, Switzerland, and the Bahamas enriched her cross-cultural leadership understanding — a strength she brings into public life.
Vision for Karnataka
Empowering Youth, Uplifting Women, Strengthening Society
Kanta Naik’s vision is rooted in inclusive growth and human dignity. She believes in a Karnataka where every woman has access to education, every youth has the skills to earn with pride, and every farmer receives the respect and recognition they deserve.
Her priorities include:
- Expanding skill-based education to bridge the gap between learning and livelihood.
- Promoting women-led enterprises and self-help initiatives.
- Driving healthcare access and social equity in rural and urban Karnataka.
- Creating youth leadership platforms aligned with national development goals.
With her strong administrative experience, social credibility, and Congress loyalty, Kanta Naik stands ready to take on a larger public leadership role — a voice that unites progress, empathy, and empowerment.