CSR

Women Empowerment Project

“Udayini Mahila Sashaktikaran Abhiyan – Women Empowerment & Livelihood Initiative”

Total Budget: ₹38,50,000 (INR Thirty-Eight Lakhs Fifty Thousand Only)
Project Duration: 24 Months

Executive Summary

Sunrise Rural Development Society proposes the “Udayini Mahila Sashaktikaran Abhiyan”, a comprehensive initiative aimed at empowering women through skill development, entrepreneurship, and awareness programs in rural and economically weaker communities.

The project focuses on enhancing women’s financial independence, improving their socio-economic status, and increasing their participation in decision-making processes.

The project will directly benefit:

  • 700 women (education & awareness beneficiaries)
  • 450 women (skill development & livelihood beneficiaries)
  • SHG members, widows, and economically weaker women
The initiative aims to create self-reliant, confident, and economically empowered women by providing sustainable livelihood opportunities, skill enhancement, and social awareness programs.

About the Organization

Sunrise Rural Development Society is a registered non-profit organization working in:

  • Skill Development
  • Rural Development
  • Livelihood Promotion
  • Women Empowerment
  • Social Welfare Initiatives

The organization is committed to uplifting marginalized communities.

Problem Statement

Women in rural communities face several challenges:

  • Lack of employment opportunities
  • Financial dependency on family members
  • Limited participation in economic activities
  • Limited access to education and skill training
  • Low awareness about rights and government schemes

There is a need for structured empowerment programs.

Project Objectives

  • To strengthen SHGs and financial inclusion.
  • To promote self-employment and entrepreneurship.
  • To provide skill development training to 450 women.
  • To improve awareness about women’s rights and welfare schemes.
  • To empower 700 women through education & awareness programs.

Target Beneficiaries

  • Widows and single women
  • 450 women for vocational training
  • 700 rural women (Age 18–45 years)
  • SHG members and economically weaker women

Indirect beneficiaries: Families and community members.

Project Components

Women Education & Awareness Programs
  • Functional literacy programs
  • Awareness about government welfare schemes
  • Awareness about women’s rights and legal protection
SHG Strengthening & Financial Inclusion
  • Savings and credit awareness
  • Formation and strengthening of Self-Help Groups
  • Linkages with banks and microfinance institutions
Entrepreneurship Development
  • Business planning workshops
  • Financial literacy and banking awareness
  • Marketing, branding, and packaging training
  • Support for micro-enterprises
Skill Development Training Courses include:
  • Tailoring and garment making
  • Handicrafts and home-based products
  • Food processing and packaging
  • Digital literacy and computer skills
Health & Social Awareness
  • Women’s health and hygiene awareness
  • Nutrition and maternal health education
  • Gender equality and social awareness programs

Implementation Plan
(24 Months)

Phase Timeline Activities
Phase 1 Month 1–3 Baseline survey & beneficiary identification
Phase 2 Month 4–10 Education and awareness programs
Phase 3 Month 11–18 Skill development and entrepreneurship
Phase 4 Month 19–22 SHG strengthening & awareness
Phase 5 Month 23–24 Evaluation & final reporting

Budget Breakdown
(Total: ₹38,50,000)

Budget Head Amount (INR)
Women Education & Awareness Programs ₹8,50,000
Skill Development Training ₹9,20,000
Training Equipment & Materials ₹5,20,000
Entrepreneurship Development Programs ₹3,50,000
SHG & Financial Inclusion Programs ₹3,20,000
Health & Social Awareness Programs ₹2,80,000
Project Coordinator & Staff ₹2,80,000
Trainers Honorarium ₹1,80,000
Monitoring & Evaluation ₹1,20,000
Administrative Expenses ₹1,20,000
Contingency ₹1,40,000
Total ₹38,50,000

Expected Outcomes

  • 700 women empowered through education and awareness.
  • 450 women trained in vocational and digital skills.
  • Increased self-employment and income generation.
  • Improved awareness about rights and government schemes.
  • Strengthened SHGs and financial independence.
  • Enhanced confidence and leadership among women.

Monitoring & Evaluation

  • Monthly progress tracking.
  • Training attendance and completion monitoring.
  • Income and employment tracking.
  • Beneficiary feedback surveys.
  • Mid-term and final evaluation reports.
  • Financial audit & utilization certificate.

Sustainability Plan

  • Formation of strong SHG networks.
  • Continued training programs through community participation.
  • Market linkages for women-led enterprises.
  • Collaboration with government schemes.
  • CSR partnerships for long-term sustainability.

Alignment with CSR & SDGs

  • CSR Schedule VII – Women Empowerment.
  • SDG 5 – Gender Equality.
  • SDG 1 – No Poverty.
  • SDG 8 – Decent Work & Economic Growth.
  • SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities.
Conclusion
The “Udayini Mahila Sashaktikaran Abhiyan – Women Empowerment & Livelihood Initiative” by Sunrise Rural Development Society aims to empower women socially and economically. With a total budget of ₹38,50,000, the project will create sustainable livelihoods and improve the quality of life of women.