Issue
According to the United Nations, 80 million people out of 1.2 billion Indians, roughly equal to 7% of population, live below the poverty line. The ongoing pandemic has impacted socio-economic development and pushed more people into poverty.
The ET Vision
We believe enhancing sustainable livelihoods ecosystem and capacity building are key steps towards reduction of poverty in India.
How are we helping?
Through our LED (Livelihood and Economic Development) program,
- Incubate and support entrepreneurship and self-employment including opportunities for women and Self Help Groups.
- Focused Farmer Livelihood FarmX project – reducing costs, access to benefits & credit, market facilitation, FPC/FPO.
- Ensure Ease of Doing Business for start-ups, small business and larger enterprises entering Tamil Nadu and India.
- Tamil Nadu Guidance Bureau – Global Investors Meet, collaboration with international companies to establish business in TN, India.
- Promote MSMEs and improve their access to finance and markets.
- Optimize skill development to increase relevance and employment.
- Channeling govt resources for livelihood projects.
- Community enhancement programs to generate employment.
Outcome & Activities:
- Facilitated engagement with businesses, and part of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Delegation to the United States. Efforts included electric vehicles, tech, and water management.
- Vocational training in collaboration with companies to improve employability of youth.
- Conducting job fair and skill development programs in Tamil Nadu, India.
- Last-Mile Rural Development and MGNREGA Scheme intervention, and facilitation efforts.
- Initiative to assist Cashew farmers of Panruti and Cuddalore District with better industry opportunities with Cashew Nut Shell Liquid and Cashew Apple.
Goals include:
- Improving sustainable livelihood opportunities for smallholder farmers, women, businesses etc
- Eco-tourism in Cuddalore – exploring tourism in Pichavaram mangrove forest area and increasing employment opportunities for artisans, jackfruit and cashew farmers.
We invite you to join us. Do click on one of the links below to assist the poor with these and other livelihood programs.