To provide the livelihood opportunity within the local area and to enhance income of the rural women established tailoring training centres specifically for rural women and girls. These tailoring centres offer a comprehensive 90-day skill development programme in tailoring along with Financial and Digital literacy module.

Post completion of the training , it is observed that these women have been able to earn an average monthly income ranging from Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 5,000, enhancing their financial independence and overall well-being.

Program geography: Odisha, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh

Financial and Digital Literacy Program

Financial services sector has witnessed immense growth in recent years with more focus on bringing unbanked individuals into the financial mainstream. However, rural and urban India is largely excluded from the formal financial system. Some of the key challenges are lack of awareness around financial services heavy reliance on cash for daily activities and unfamiliarity with the digital ecosystem lack of handholding support with applications and onboarding process

Women are still largely out of the discussion around digital and financial inclusion. Indian women are 15% less likely to own a smartphone and 33% less likely to use mobile internet services as compared to men.

Financial and Digital Literacy programme, a comprehensive initiative aimed at promoting knowledge and skills in digital and financial domains. The programme covers a wide range of topics, including savings and investments, different types of accounts, digital transactions and fraud prevention, government schemes, and microfinance. During the training sessions, participants receive valuable information and practical guidance to enhance their understanding of these subjects. To support their learning journey, trainees are provided with course handouts upon completion of the training. These materials serve as valuable references for future use and reinforce the knowledge gained during the program.

Program geography: Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh

Strengthening Local Livelihoods in Koraput District Using Sustainable Energy

There are several aspects of inequality – from access to jobs, technology, education, healthcare, and human rights – that contribute to increased risk for vulnerable groups in communities, gender disparities cut across all of these.

Women bear the unequal brunt of being at the bottom of the ladder in every sector and every segment.

Under the “Promoting Clean Energy” thematic area Strengthening Local Livelihood by using Sustainable energy program initiated in which 19 women enterprises (for SHGs – Self-Help Group) established that equipped with solar powered system and impacted 1020 women.

Some of the units are: Puffed rice unit, Pottery Units, Rice Huller unit, Poly house Unit, Spice making unit and Paper Plate production

Program aimed at strengthening local livelihoods/ enterprises through the utilization of solar energy, specifically targetingself-help group (SHG) women.

As part of this initiative, we have completed the installation of 19 solar units across various sectors:

In addition to the installations, we have provided training to over 65 women SHG members.

This training equips them with the necessary skills to operate, utilize, and maintain both the machinery and energy systems effectively.

The women are successfully managing the units and earning a decent income to support their families.

The women were also provided forward and backward linkages during the program intervention.

Program geography: Odisha - Koraput