Name of the project:
Support for Skilling of 200 Women (MDL CSR Project, Mumbai)
Location (cluster or region):
Mazagaon, Aarey Colony, CBD Belapur (Mumbai, Maharashtra)
Project duration (start and end dates):
December 2025 to March 2026
Project Overview
The Support for Skilling of 200 Women (MDL CSR Project, Mumbai) is designed to empower women from underserved communities by providing structured skill development, entrepreneurship support, and market linkages. The project focuses on enabling sustainable livelihoods through training in jewellery making, block printing, and handloom weaving, along with digital and business skill development.
Key Activities
- Skill training in jewellery making, block printing, and handloom weaving
- Setup of training centres
- Business and digital literacy training
- Market linkage through exhibitions and sales platforms
- Working capital support for selected beneficiaries
Project Summary
This project is implemented in Mumbai across Mazagaon, Aarey Colony, and CBD Belapur, targeting women from economically weaker sections. With a target of 200 beneficiaries, the program successfully reached 205 women. The initiative follows a phased approach including mobilisation, training, business support, market linkage, and closure over a duration from December 2025 to March 2026.
Expected Outcomes
- Increased income and sustainable livelihood opportunities for women
- Development of entrepreneurial capabilities
- Improved digital and financial literacy
- Stronger market connections for artisan products
- Long-term empowerment of women from underserved communities
Impact
- 205 women trained, exceeding the initial target
- 48 women received working capital support
- Improved income generation and entrepreneurship opportunities
- Enhanced digital and business skills
- Strengthened market access through exhibitions and linkages
