Dalit – ICT and Freelancing Training

This project aimed to empower Dalit students by teaching them digital skills and freelancing to earn income and improve their futures. A total of 150 students participated, with 120 women and 30 men aged 18 to 50. The goal was to equip them with the knowledge and confidence to find online work and grow small businesses through digital platforms.

The training included a two-day e-commerce course, where students learned to manage and promote businesses online, helping them reach more customers. This helped them find new customers and keep their businesses running well. Along with digital skills, the training also focused on freelancing so that students could earn money by working online. They learned how to use online platforms and build the skills needed for freelancing work, which gave them more confidence to try new job opportunities.

To enhance their learning, 50 students received extra IT training, while 100 accessed IT hubs with computers and internet. These resources allowed for hands-on practice and skill development. Special support was provided for women, with 50 receiving training in leadership and financial management, boosting their confidence.

By the project’s end, all 150 students completed their training in digital skills and freelancing. The program enabled them to earn online and move toward better livelihoods, empowering vulnerable communities—especially Dalit youth and women—through digital access and education.

Through this project, Dalit students got the skills and support they needed to find better opportunities, earn money online, and have a brighter future in the digital world.