Livelihood & Economic Development

Issue
According to the United Nations, 80 million people out of 1.2 billion Indians, roughly equal to 7% of population, live below the poverty line. The ongoing pandemic has impacted socio-economic development and pushed more people into poverty.

The EBD ET-Impact Vision
We believe enhancing sustainable livelihoods ecosystem and capacity building are key steps towards reduction of poverty in India.

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How are we helping?
Through our Livelihood & Economic Development (LED) program:

  • Incubate and support entrepreneurship and self-employment including opportunities for women and Self Help Groups. 
  • Focused Farmer Livelihood FarmX project – reducing costs, access to benefits & credit, market facilitation, FPC/FPO.
  • Ensure Ease of Doing Business for start-ups, small business  and larger enterprises entering Tamil Nadu and India. 
  • Tamil Nadu Guidance Bureau – Global Investors Meet, collaboration with international companies to establish business in TN, India.
  • Promote MSMEs and improve their access to finance and markets.
  • Optimize skill development to increase relevance and employment.
  • Channeling govt resources for livelihood projects.
  • Community enhancement programs to generate employment.

Outcome & Activities:

  • Facilitated engagement with businesses, and part of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Delegation to the United States. Efforts included electric vehicles, tech, and water management.
  • Vocational training in collaboration with companies to improve employability of youth.
  • Conducting job fair and skill development programs in Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Last-Mile Rural Development and MGNREGA Scheme intervention, and facilitation efforts.
  • Initiative to assist Cashew farmers of Panruti and Cuddalore District with better industry opportunities with Cashew Nut Shell Liquid and Cashew Apple.

Goals include:

  • Improving sustainable livelihood opportunities for smallholder farmers, women, businesses etc 
  • Eco-tourism in Cuddalore – exploring tourism in Pichavaram mangrove forest area and increasing employment opportunities for artisans, jackfruit and cashew farmers.

We invite you to join us and transform livelihoods.