Drishtee Foundation

Drishtee Foundation collaborates with rural communities to foster sustainable livelihoods and promote shared prosperity. Established with the vision of enabling self-reliance, the foundation builds pathways for women, farmers, and local entrepreneurs to strengthen their economic and social well-being. Its mission is to develop livelihoods, empowering marginalized families to become part of an interdependent ecosystem.

Major Interventions:

Swavlamban Program: It focuses on empowering rural women and community groups to become self-reliant through sustainable livelihood opportunities. The initiative builds an integrated ecosystem that provides women-led enterprises with capacity-building support, training through multi-skill centers, and access to diverse value chains in food, textiles, and household products. It introduces a two-way supply chain that connects producers with markets, supported by cashless transaction platforms and digital systems for transparency and efficiency. By enabling multiple sources of income within households, the program reduces economic vulnerability and creates stability, while also promoting collaboration and shared prosperity

Jivika se Swavlamban: This project develops community enterprises in rural regions. Women are trained in mushroom cultivation, bamboo crafts, textiles, and household products. Through capacity building and exposure visits, they establish businesses and connect with markets, generating income while strengthening local economies.

Sakhi Swavlamban: It focuses on empowering women entrepreneurs through training, enterprise development, and customer engagement. Women’s groups learn production and marketing skills, while also building stronger access to urban markets.

Damini Skilling Hub: This initiative expands skill development for rural women and youth. Training centers offer courses aligned with local market needs, including agriculture, textiles, and housing-based products. By introducing technology-driven learning tools, the hub ensures that participants gain relevant skills for sustainable livelihood opportunities.

Swavlamban Se Poshan: It addresses malnutrition among children and women. It promotes nutrition gardens, awareness of healthy diets, and cultivation of diverse food groups, helping communities improve health and food security.