Lakshmi Siddhi Foundation
100 Women Skill & Livelihood Pilot Project
Duration: 6 Months | Budget: ₹5,00,000 | Area: Ayodhya & surrounding rural regions
This pilot project is designed to connect 100 women with skills, tools, markets, and livelihood opportunities. The goal is not just training, but ensuring real income generation after training.
The foundation received 80G and 12AB/12A Provisional Certificates in March 2026. CSR-1 is not yet available, so this proposal is for general donation/grant support and does not claim CSR funding.
Skill Training
Tailoring, embroidery, puja items, handicrafts, beauty, mehendi, food processing, digital literacy, and entrepreneurship.
Toolkits & Equipment
Selected women receive basic tools and kits to start their own micro-enterprises or home-based production.
Market Linkage
Women are connected to local markets, buyers, and digital platforms for sustainable income generation.
Our Goals
Project Objectives
Train 100 Women
Provide skill training to 100 rural and low-income women within 6 months.
Toolkit Support
Provide basic equipment and kits to selected women for starting their work.
Market Connection
Link women's groups to local buyers, festivals, and digital payment systems.
Digital & Financial Literacy
Train women in UPI, digital payments, cost calculation, and record keeping.
Impact Measurement
Prepare baseline and endline records with measurable impact report.
Women Groups
Develop at least 10 women self-help groups for collective production and sales.
Skills We Teach
Training Areas & Income Opportunities
Tailoring & Embroidery
Basic stitching, design, finishing – orders and home production.
Puja Items & Handicrafts
Diyas, decorative items – local market and festival sales.
Beauty & Mehendi
Basic beauty services and mehendi – home service opportunities.
Food Processing
Spices, snacks, packaging – home-based micro-enterprises.
Digital Skills
UPI, digital payments, basic computer – digital assistant services.
Entrepreneurship
Cost, pricing, sales, record keeping – micro-business management.
Roadmap
6-Month Action Plan
Month 1
Field survey, selection of 100 women, baseline data collection.
Survey & Selection
Month 2
Skill training Phase 1 – batches begin with hands-on sessions.
Training Phase 1
Month 3
Skill training Phase 2 + digital and financial literacy workshops.
Training Phase 2 & Literacy
Month 4
Toolkit distribution and production practice – products/services ready.
Toolkit & Production
Month 5
Branding, packaging, local market connection – sales and orders begin.
Market Linkage
Month 6
Sales follow-up, impact survey, endline data, final report preparation.
Impact & Report
Budget
Estimated Budget Breakdown
| # | Budget Head | Amount (₹) | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Training & Trainers | 1,50,000 | Skill development sessions |
| 2 | Skill Kits / Equipment | 1,50,000 | Basic tools for selected women |
| 3 | Project Coordination / Field Operations | 60,000 | Field work and coordination |
| 4 | Market, Packaging & Branding | 45,000 | Sales support and branding |
| 5 | Digital / Financial Literacy | 25,000 | Workshops and materials |
| 6 | Monitoring & Evaluation | 25,000 | Data and impact measurement |
| 7 | Documentation / Communication | 15,000 | Photos, reports, content |
| 8 | Administrative / Other Project Expenses | 30,000 | Project support |
| Total | 5,00,000 | ||
Results
Expected Outcomes
- 100 women complete the training program.
- At least 70 women engage in income-generating activities.
- At least 10 women groups / workgroups developed.
- Initial market linkage established with local buyers.
- Baseline and endline records prepared for each beneficiary.
- Measurable impact report generated.
Funding Request
Lakshmi Siddhi Foundation requests ₹5,00,000 for this 6-month pilot project. Support can be for the full project or any specific budget component. All expenses will be recorded as per project purpose, available documents, and applicable legal/tax rules.
Reporting to Donors
We provide: Project commencement note, beneficiary list & baseline summary, monthly/quarterly progress updates, photos & activity documentation, budget utilization summary, final impact report, and beneficiary stories/case studies when available.
Transparency & Compliance
Funds are used strictly for the approved project purpose. Funds received for puja/spiritual activities and women's livelihood projects are recorded separately. Tax-benefit information is provided as per the foundation's actual 80G approval/status. CSR-1 is not available, so CSR eligibility is not claimed.
Sustainability
After the pilot, successful women groups will be connected to production, local sales, institutional buyers, and digital platforms. By focusing on market linkage along with training, the project aims to avoid permanent grant dependency.
Join Our Mission
A Call for Collaboration
Empowering one woman with skills, confidence, and livelihood strengthens her entire family. Through this pilot, Lakshmi Siddhi Foundation aims to launch a scalable and replicable women's livelihood model with 100 women at its foundation.
Documents
Attached Documents
Registration Document
PAN
80G Provisional Certificate
12AB/12A Provisional Certificate
Bank Details / Cancelled Cheque
Governing Body / Authorized Signatory
Audit / ITR & Activity Records
Project Photos & Supporting Documents
Gallery
Project Photos
Photo gallery will be added here.