Inspired by the vision of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, The Art of Living Social Projects is making a difference in the fight against unemployment and underemployment across India. Through its comprehensive skill development and entrepreneurship training programs, the organization empowers youth and marginalized groups to achieve economic independence and sustainable livelihoods. With 103 training centers located across the country, over 4,20,000 individuals have been empowered to acquire skills in 48 diverse job roles, creating ripples of positive change in urban, rural, and underserved communities.
The Art of Living Social Projects works with central and state governments, corporate partners, and community organizations to align its initiatives with industry demand. Programs are designed to develop an industry-ready workforce by imparting technical and vocational training with requisite soft skills such as communication and teamwork. Courses intended for semiliterate and semiskilled individuals, such as tailoring and carpentry, will enable participants to start small businesses and contribute to local economies.
In addition to the livelihood initiative, The Art of Living is driving systemic change. A huge partnership was sealed with Andhra Pradesh Commissionerates of Collegiate and Technical Education, which trained 3,279 faculty members to ensure that government educators can effectively implement the National Education Policy 2020. Outside India, the group has reached across borders and touched hearts in 65 countries as it rehabilitated more than 8,00,000 inmates through skill development under its prison programs.
Each training center is a beacon of hope, encouraging entrepreneurship and rejuvenating local economies. By giving people hands-on skills and confidence, the programs transcend employment, filling their lives with renewed purpose and strength. This is in keeping with the commitment of The Art of Living to solving problems such as unemployment, lack of access to education, and economic disparity.
Being one of the pioneering organizations in social transformation, The Art of Living continues to inspire progress through its innovative and inclusive programs, providing people with tools for building dignified and self-reliant lives.
Source: Newsvoir