Impact: Livelihood
Creating sustainable income opportunities and fostering economic independence.
Our Vision for livelihood
At PREM, we believe that lasting change comes from within communities when people have the right skills, opportunities, and support to lead their own development.
In partnership with Axis Bank Foundation and the Azim Premji Foundation, we've launched two major livelihood initiatives Project PREMA and the Rural Livelihoods Program across tribal and marginalized communities in Odisha.
Together, these programs have empowered over 15,800 women and youth in 727 villages, covering 22 blocks across 6 districts.
Key Achievements
Empowering Women
· 15,800+ women trained in entrepreneurship through the Grihini program
· Small businesses launched in poultry, dairy, goat rearing, kitchen gardening, and self-help groups
Improving Livelihoods & Food Security
· 12,000+ families supported in backyard poultry farming
· 5,000+ nutrition gardens established to improve household diets
· 5,400+ acres of paddy cultivated using improved techniques resulting in 50% higher yields and 30% water savings
Supporting Youth
· 400+ adolescent girls re-skilled through AshaJyoti for education and employment
· 500+ youth trained in vocational skills from computer and electronics to nursing, hotel management, and driving
· 300+ young farmers trained in modern, climate-smart agriculture through university tie-ups
Promoting Eco-Friendly Rural Living
· 212 ethno-veterinary camps, weekly Organic Days, and Nutrition Day celebrations held
· Focus on traditional knowledge, health, and sustainable practices
Strengthening Community Leadership
· 550 Village Development Committees (VDCs) activated to lead local development and ensure better access to government services
· Strong collaboration with 10+ technical and government agencies, including ICAR/CTCRI, KVK, NABARD, ITDA, and others
Our Impact
Through these programs, we are seeing real, lasting impact on the ground:
· Stronger local economies
· More secure and nutritious households
· Greater leadership from women and youth
· Farming that works with nature, not against it
· Communities leading their own development
By putting people first and working hand-in-hand with partners, PREM is helping to build a more just, resilient, and empowered rural Odisha.
