Skill Development Programme - 2015

The Skill Development Programme (2015) was launched by The Dream Welfare Society at a critical moment when India faced the challenge of “jobless growth” despite economic expansion. The programme targeted unemployed youth and women from low-income households who lacked employable skills and were at risk of remaining trapped in poverty. With a focused budget of ₹1,84,350, the programme trained 400 individuals in locally relevant vocational trades such as basic computing, tailoring, handicrafts, and mobile repair. Operating at a highly efficient cost of ₹461 per trainee, the initiative demonstrated that impactful skilling does not require expensive infrastructure but rather market-aligned curriculum and dedicated mentorship. The assessment validated a direct impact on 1,117 lives and an indirect impact on 4,468 community members, creating a strong livelihood and economic multiplier effect across vulnerable urban communities.