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Project Karigari

Empowering Communities, Shaping Futures

Introduction

Overview

Where Skills Meet Opportunity

Since 1997, Literacy India’s Project Karigari has been a beacon of hope for underprivileged communities in rural and semi-urban India. By providing essential skill training, it empowers women and youth, transforming them into skilled artisans and professionals, leading to sustainable livelihoods and empowered communities.

Objectives

  • Education: Building foundational knowledge.
  • Empowerment: Instilling confidence and agency.
  • Employment: Creating pathways to sustainable livelihoods.

 

Karigari believes that women and youth are torchbearers of sustainable development. By reducing social and economic inequalities, the project enables women to become active participants in decision-making, transforming traditionally male-dominated spheres.

Basic Skills
  • Stitching and Tailoring
  • Embroidery
  • Beauty and Wellness
  • Block Printing
  • Driving
  • Electrical Work
  • Mobile Repair
  • Hardware Repair
  • Handicraft Making
  • Coding
  • Digital Marketing
  • Robotics
  • Cloud Computing
  • CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
  • Graphics Designing
  • Web Designing
  • AI-Based Robotics
  • App and Digital Solution Development
  • Project Work in Tinkering Labs
  • Retail Management
  • Hospitality
  • Nursing/General Duty Assistant (GDA)
  • ICT (Information and Communication Technology)
  • Tally Accounting
  • Organic Farming
  • Kitchen Gardening
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Grassroots Business Incubation
  • Mobile Journalism (MoJo) Basics | Video Recording | Podcasting
  • Teacher Training in Tech-Based Curriculum
  • Scores of participants have successfully undergone training, as highlighted in the latest annual report.

Skills And Achievements

“Earn While You Learn” Initiative

Under this innovative program, participants gain practical experience while receiving training. Beneficiaries are identified through community surveys and enrolled in skill programs tailored to local needs. Upon completing the training, participants receive certifications and access to placement opportunities in industries such as garment factories, export houses, private companies, and more. Some even establish their businesses with interest-free loans provided by Karigari.

Participants also contribute as interns within Literacy India in areas such as MIS, Graphics, and storytelling, supporting organizational growth while enhancing their skills.

Highlights

  • Training programs include Stitching, Embroidery, IT Skills, Electrical Work, and Digital Marketing.
  • Entrepreneurship support through the provision of sewing machines, beauty kits, and mobile repair kits.
  • Financial literacy and grassroots business incubation sessions.
  • Expansion to underserved regions, including Leh and Nandurbar, with special facilities like computer labs in blind schools.
  • Gender inclusivity with 57% of participants being women.
  • Cloud Telephony Training as part of its commitment to leveraging technology for enhanced communication and operational efficiency, Literacy India has successfully established a state-of-the-art Cloud Telephony system. This initiative is aimed at transforming our call center operations, enhancing both internal and external communication processes, and ensuring seamless support across our extensive network of centers. The Cloud Telephony system at Literacy India represents a significant technological advancement, designed to streamline communication and improve service delivery. This system leverages cloud-based technologies to offer a more flexible, scalable, and efficient telephony solution, addressing the diverse needs of our organization. This program led to Literacy India`s own Help- Desk by the ladies from Village Chhawla accommodating them with managing their own families.
  • Voice, Image, Grooming and Etiquette classes for the beneficiaries of all age groups.
  • Lakshya – Career Mela to Pragati Series was conceived with the vision of bridging the gap between education and employment. In a rapidly changing job market, where traditional career paths are constantly evolving, there was a pressing need to offer students a comprehensive understanding of both conventional and alternative career options. The event aimed to Foster a Growth Mindset, Highlight Skilling and Entrepreneurship and to Enhance Career Readiness.
  • Entrepreneurship Support: The Grassroots Business Incubation Program (GBIP) Literacy India`s customized program trains women in business planning, financial Literacy, and marketing, enabling them to establish viable enterprises with the help of experts .The whole program teaches basic financial Literacy, Profit loss, banking, business with integrity, and savings.
  • Livelihood creation with soft loans and with equipment purchase is promoted amongst the rural youth and to empower women. Annual Report covers the entrepreneurs in different fields to name a few boutiques, Home Salon, Stitching Business, Kitchen Gardening, Agriculture to CWCs.
  • Training programs include Stitching, Embroidery, IT Skills, Electrical Work, and Digital Marketing.
  • Entrepreneurship support through the provision of sewing machines, beauty kits, and mobile repair kits.
  • Financial literacy and grassroots business incubation sessions.
  • Expansion to underserved regions, including Leh and Nandurbar, with special facilities like computer labs in blind schools.
  • Gender inclusivity with 57% of participants being women.
  • Cloud Telephony Training as part of its commitment to leveraging technology for enhanced communication and operational efficiency, Literacy India has successfully established a state-of-the-art Cloud Telephony system. This initiative is aimed at transforming our call center operations, enhancing both internal and external communication processes, and ensuring seamless support across our extensive network of centers. The Cloud Telephony system at Literacy India represents a significant technological advancement, designed to streamline communication and improve service delivery. This system leverages cloud-based technologies to offer a more flexible, scalable, and efficient telephony solution, addressing the diverse needs of our organization. This program led to Literacy India`s own Help- Desk by the ladies from Village Chhawla accommodating them with managing their own families.
  • Voice, Image, Grooming and Etiquette classes for the beneficiaries of all age groups.
  • Lakshya – Career Mela to Pragati Series was conceived with the vision of bridging the gap between education and employment. In a rapidly changing job market, where traditional career paths are constantly evolving, there was a pressing need to offer students a comprehensive understanding of both conventional and alternative career options. The event aimed to Foster a Growth Mindset, Highlight Skilling and Entrepreneurship and to Enhance Career Readiness.
  • Entrepreneurship Support: The Grassroots Business Incubation Program (GBIP) Literacy India`s customized program trains women in business planning, financial Literacy, and marketing, enabling them to establish viable enterprises with the help of experts .The whole program teaches basic financial Literacy, Profit loss, banking, business with integrity, and savings.
  • Livelihood creation with soft loans and with equipment purchase is promoted amongst the rural youth and to empower women. Annual Report covers the entrepreneurs in different fields to name a few boutiques, Home Salon, Stitching Business, Kitchen Gardening, Agriculture to CWCs.

Industry Collaboration and Innovation

Literacy India integrates cutting-edge technologies and innovative teaching methods through industry partnerships. Programs include automation, robotics, AI, and digital tools, ensuring participants are workforce-ready.