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Impact Report
Skill Development Programme - 2019
Year: 2019
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Livelihood & Economic Empowerment
Programme at a Glance
₹
47,300
Budget Used
1,355
Total Reach
◎
271
Direct Beneficiaries
1,084
Indirect Beneficiaries
↗
1 : 4
Multiplier Effect
Executive Summary
The Skill Development Programme (2019) was implemented by The Dream Welfare Society to address micro skill-gaps faced by individuals in Jaipur’s urban informal settlements. While many beneficiaries already possessed basic abilities such as stitching or phone usage, they lacked certification, finishing techniques, and digital literacy required for market readiness. With a modest investment of ₹47,300, the programme trained 150 high-potential individuals through short-duration, community-based micro-workshops focused on handicraft value addition, basic digital literacy, and retail readiness. The intervention achieved a verified direct impact on 271 lives and an indirect impact on 1,084 community members, demonstrating that small, targeted investments can catalyze significant economic resilience and aspiration within low-income clusters.
Key Findings
- Short, localized micro-workshops deliver high attendance and retention
- Immediate application of skills leads to rapid income improvement
- Women benefit strongly from flexible, community-based training formats
- Skill upgradation is more cost-effective than long-term certification courses
- Small income increases significantly improve household stability
Project Snapshot
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Skill Development Programme - 2019 |
| Year | 2019 |
| Budget | ₹ 47,300 |
| Direct Impact | 271 |
| Indirect Impact | 1,084 |
| Total Reach | 1,355 |
Challenges & Learnings
Challenges
- Sourcing uniform raw material within a limited budget
- Small cohort size limiting large-scale generalization
- Dependence on informal market conditions for income realization
Learnings
- Community-based training locations significantly improve participation
- Training aligned with existing skills ensures immediate adoption
- Older participants show high commitment and learning motivation
- Bulk procurement of factory rejects is a viable low-cost material strategy
Methodology
- Audit of enrollment forms, trainer logs, and vouchers
- Field verification of 30 randomly selected trainees (20%)
- Skill demonstration by beneficiaries at workplaces/homes
- Interviews with local buyers and aggregators
- Pre–post comparison of income and work quality
Impact Analysis
- Promotion of “waste to wealth” through reuse of fabric scraps
- Reduced dumping and burning of textile waste
Conclusion
The Skill Development Programme (2019) demonstrates that transformative livelihood impact does not require large budgets, but precise, community-centric design. With an investment of just ₹47,300, the programme trained 150 individuals, directly strengthened 271 lives, and indirectly influenced over 1,000 community members. By converting informal labor into skilled craftsmanship, the initiative restored dignity, confidence, and economic hope—proving that small steps, when well-designed, can travel great distances.
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