About Project Samriddhi
Project Samriddhi is Ayudhi Care Foundation's flagship livelihood and financial empowerment program, running under the SAMBALIKA framework. Launched in 2021, Samriddhi operates two interconnected streams: a Skills Lab (UDAAN) that provides hands-on livelihood training, and Money Schools that build financial literacy and self-help group capacity.
The program is designed for women aged 18–45 from low-income households in Jodhpur's urban, peri-urban, and rural communities. Participants require no prior education or skill experience. Over 3,500 women have graduated from Samriddhi training — with over 80% going on to generate independent income within six months.
Skill Training UDAAN Skills Labs
What Samriddhi Trains Women In:
Tailoring and Garment Construction From basic stitching to garment measurement, pattern cutting, and garment finishing. Women learn on industrial sewing machines and complete their training with a portfolio of finished garments. Duration: 3–6 months.
Embroidery and Surface Crafts Traditional Rajasthani embroidery — gota patti, mirror work, thread embroidery — combined with modern applications for fashion and home décor markets. Duration: 2–3 months.
Block Printing and Fabric Dyeing Hand block printing techniques using natural and synthetic dyes. Participants create textile products for local and craft market sale. Duration: 6 weeks.
Bag and Accessories Making Jute, fabric, and upcycled material bags and accessories — bridging the livelihood and sustainability programs. Duration: 4–6 weeks.
Digital Literacy and Tools Basic smartphone skills, UPI and digital payment literacy, WhatsApp Business setup, and introduction to online marketplaces. Duration: 4 weeks, ongoing support.
Training Format:
- Batch size: 20–25 women
- Sessions: 3–4 hours daily, 5 days a week
- Location: Community skill labs and partner training centres
- Certification: Ayudhi skill completion certificate on graduation
- Post-training: 3 months of enterprise handholding support
From Skill to Enterprise
How Samriddhi Turns Training into Income:
Home-Based Enterprise Support After training, Ayudhi provides basic tool kits (sewing machines, embroidery frames, printing blocks) to graduates who start home-based units. Enterprise mentors visit monthly for the first three months to support setup, quality, and first sales.
Market Linkages Samriddhi connects graduates to:
- Local school uniform supply chains
- Craft fairs and handloom exhibitions
- Women's enterprise collectives and artisan networks
- E-commerce and social media selling guidance
Self-Help Group (SHG) Formation Every Samriddhi batch is supported to form a Self-Help Group — a collective of 10–15 women who save together, support each other's enterprises, and access group credit for raw material purchasing.
Money Schools — Financial Literacy Running parallel to skill training, Money Schools cover:
- Household budgeting and savings habits
- Micro-credit and loan management
- Digital banking and UPI transactions
- Basic business accounting and record-keeping
- Understanding government welfare schemes (PM Jan Dhan, Rajeevika SHG credit)
Impact so far:
- 3,500+ women trained in livelihood skills
- 80% income generation rate within 6 months of graduation
- 19+ active SHGs formed and strengthened
- Average monthly income post-training: ₹4,000–₹8,000
Samriddhi's Impact in Numbers
5 Years of Samriddhi — What Has Changed:
For the women:
- 3,500+ women have completed Samriddhi skill training since 2021
- Average household income of graduates increased by 40–60% within a year
- 80% of graduates are generating independent income within 6 months
- 19+ self-help groups are active across Jodhpur communities
For their families:
- Children of Samriddhi graduates show higher school attendance rates
- Household nutrition and healthcare spending increases post-training
- Women report greater decision-making power within their households
For the community:
- Graduates are now training their neighbours — creating community-led skill ecosystems
- Several SHGs have started pooling capital for shared enterprises
- Artisan products from Samriddhi graduates are being sold at state craft fairs
Certifications and Recognition:
- Aligned with Rajeevika (State Rural Livelihoods Mission)
- SDG 1, 5, and 8 aligned — UNDP SDG Campaign partner
- 10+ media features on Samriddhi's livelihood model
Fund Samriddhi
Invest in Women's Livelihoods Through Samriddhi:
₹1,50,000 — Sponsor a Full Training Batch Fund a complete 3-month livelihood training program for 25 women — from enrollment, materials, and facilitator costs to certification and market linkage support.
₹50,000 — Equip a Home Enterprise Fund a complete tool kit (sewing machine, materials, accessories) for 5 women to start their home-based enterprises after graduation.
₹25,000 — Run a Money School Session Fund one full financial literacy module for 30 women — covering savings, digital banking, SHG credit, and enterprise planning.
₹10,000 — Sponsor a Woman for 3 Months Cover the complete training and material costs for one woman's full Samriddhi skill training journey.
Corporate Options:
- SHG product bulk purchase programs (buy what our graduates make)
- Employee volunteering at skill labs and enterprise visits
- Co-branded training batches with your company's name and CSR documentation
- Annual report partnership with impact metrics for your ESG filing
All partnerships include: Quarterly impact reports · Beneficiary photographs and stories · SDG compliance documentation · 80G tax exemption certificate