Skill development of underprivileged youth to make them employable; Mindset change towards valuing vocational training among their eco-system; Self-reliance and empowerment of women

MSC Agency India; IDFC First Bank; Charities Aid Foundation; Asha for Education; Shri Ratanlal Foundation; Futures First Info Services; Emerging Securities Pvt. Ltd.

Dr. Meenakshi Nayar; Ms. Vimala Ramachandran; Ms. Ritu Motwani

Beneficiary Spend:

Average: 81.3%

Highest: 99.3%

Lowest: 9.5%

Income:

Average: Rs2 cr

Highest: Rs39 cr

Lowest: Rs1 lac

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Connecting Underprivileged Communities to Income Generation

• Crisis: Despite many unfilled jobs in India, youth unemployment rate is high due to lack of skills. Etasha focuses on holistic development and mindset change of underprivileged youth and their eco-system.
• Programs: 1) Vocational Training & Placement: Short-duration industry-relevant skills training and placement is provided. Beneficiaries: Std XII passed underprivileged youth. 2) Employability Skill Development: Includes soft and core skills training and placement for youth and students from Industrial Training Institutes (ITI). 3) Career Guidance: Provided based on student's interest and potential. 4) Other: Training ITI instructors in employability skills; entrepreneurship development and enterprise management for women keen on income generation.
• Outcome: 1) 36,000+ beneficiaries reached. 2) 10,000+ youth trained in vocational & employability skills. Overall placement rate is ~80%. Starting monthly salaries are in the range of ₹8,500 to ₹24,000. 3) 9,700+ students given career guidance. 4) 125+ ITI trainers trained. 5) 300+ women entrepreneurs skilled.