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Enterprise Development

Skills Training for Employability and Entrepreneurship

Introduction

Overview

The Enterprise Development program focuses on equipping marginalized women and youth with job-specific skills and fostering entrepreneurship to ensure sustainable livelihoods. Designed to reduce economic inequalities, the program provides comprehensive training, market-oriented skill-building, and livelihood assistance.

Aligned with Literacy India’s pillars of Education, Employability, and Empowerment, the initiative emphasizes “Earn while you Learn” and leverages Gyantantra Udbhav for adult education and skill training. The program particularly targets tribal districts and underdeveloped communities, linking them to modern livelihood options and creating pathways for self-reliance.

Skill Training Programs

Job-specific courses include:

  • Tailoring and Stitching
  • Beauty and Wellness
  • Organic Farming
  • Mobile Repairing and Hardware Networking
  • Accessory Making and Craft Skills
  • Beneficiaries are encouraged to start their own businesses with access to interest-free loans.
  • Women artisans produce and sell their handcrafted goods through Indha, Literacy India’s social enterprise.
  • Garment factories
  • Export houses
  • Private companies
  • Beauty parlors and corporate offices

Graduates are placed in:

  • Organic Farming: 550 farmers trained in chemical-free farming, vegetable cultivation, and manure preparation.
  • Focus on environmentally sustainable practices to reduce the ecological footprint while improving income opportunities.
  • 2,000 women and youth completed training in 2019 across tailoring, beauty, farming, and digital skills.
  • 75% of participants earned their first income after completing the program. Women artisans sustain themselves through marketplace participation and e-commerce initiatives.
  • Use of Gyantantra Udbhav to educate and train beneficiaries, bridging the knowledge gap.
  • Training on smartphones, digital platforms, and e-marketplaces for artisans to access larger markets.
  • Partnerships with companies like Dell India, Mastercard, and other corporate entities to provide support and market access.
  • Training programs tailored to meet industry-specific requirements.

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