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Skill Development Programme – Impact Assessment 2021
Year: 2021
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Livelihood & Economic Empowerment
Programme at a Glance
₹
1,00,000
Budget Used
2,870
Total Reach
◎
574
Direct Beneficiaries
2,296
Indirect Beneficiaries
↗
1 : 4
Multiplier Effect
Executive Summary
The Skill Development Programme 2021 was launched by The Dream Welfare Society as a rapid-response livelihood intervention during the post–Covid-19 recovery phase. With a focused budget of ₹1,00,000, the programme re-skilled and up-skilled 300 unemployed and underemployed individuals, enabling them to transition into emerging sectors such as the gig economy, home-based services, and hygiene-certified domestic work. Delivered at an exceptional cost of ₹333 per trainee, the programme generated a direct economic impact on 574 individuals and an indirect impact on 2,296 community members, effectively acting as a stimulus package for vulnerable households during a period of economic fragility.
Key Findings
- Short-term, targeted re-skilling delivers rapid employability
- Gig economy and hygiene-certified skills showed highest absorption
- Soft skills and digital literacy were critical to job placement
- Community-based trainers significantly reduced programme costs
- Livelihood restoration has strong multiplier effects at household level
Project Snapshot
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Skill Development Programme – Impact Assessment 2021 |
| Year | 2021 |
| Budget | ₹ 1,00,000 |
| Direct Impact | 574 |
| Indirect Impact | 2,296 |
| Total Reach | 2,870 |
Challenges & Learnings
Challenges
- Limited access to smartphones for app-based training
- Income volatility in gig-based employment
- Initial hesitation among displaced workers to adopt new skills
Learnings
- Peer-sharing models overcome device-access barriers
- Soft skills training is as important as technical skills
- Short, practical modules accelerate employability
- Community mentors significantly improve trust and adoption
Methodology
- Audit of batch files and expenditure records
- ID verification of all 300 trainees
- Tracer study with 20% of trainees (3 months post-training)
- Field verification of workplaces and employment IDs
- Focus group discussions with families
- Analysis of dependency ratios to calculate multiplier effect
Impact Analysis
- Promotion of upcycling in tailoring modules
- Reduced carbon footprint through bicycle and e-bike logistics
- Lower resource wastage via hygiene-standard practices
Conclusion
The Skill Development Programme (2021) successfully bridged the gap between pandemic relief and economic rehabilitation. By investing ₹1,00,000 to re-skill 300 individuals, the programme restored livelihoods for 574 people and indirectly supported 2,296 community members. Its high efficiency, relevance, and scalability position it as a replicable model for post-crisis livelihood recovery and inclusive economic growth.
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