1800+ Individuals Trained
Skill Programme Supported by DAY NULM
Building Skilled Youth for Sustainable Livelihoods
LEADS implements the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) to equip urban youth with industry-relevant skills and improve their access to dignified employment. Through market-driven vocational training, life skills development, and placement support, the programme enables young people from economically disadvantaged communities to build sustainable careers and become financially independent.
Programme Reach
760 youth trained across Khunti and Ranchi
Training delivered in 5 industry-oriented trades
Comprehensive life skills, digital literacy and employability training integrated into every course
Successful placements in retail, manufacturing, healthcare and service sectors
Skill Development Programme Supported by Reliance Foundation
Creating Employment Pathways through Industry Partnerships
Supported by Reliance Foundation, this programme enhances the employability of economically disadvantaged youth through vocational training, career counselling, and placement support. Designed around industry demand, the initiative prepares young people with technical expertise and workplace competencies required for sustainable employment while strengthening local livelihood opportunities.
Programme Reach
560 youth trained through 14 vocational training batches
Specialized training in Retail Service Management
Placement support leading to employment in retail and service industries
Enhanced employability through communication, digital literacy and professional skills development
Skill Development Programme Supported by Girls Count
Empowering Young Women through Non-Traditional Skills
The Girls Count programme equips adolescent girls and young women with technical and employability skills that open pathways to dignified employment and entrepreneurship. By promoting non-traditional vocational trades and challenging gender stereotypes, the initiative enables young women to become economically independent and active contributors to their communities.
Programme Reach
200 young women trained in market-oriented vocational trades
Promotion of non-traditional technical occupations for women
Employment and entrepreneurship opportunities created across Jharkhand
Improved financial independence, confidence and leadership among young women
Skill Development Programme Supported by Mahindra & Mahindra
Preparing Rural Youth for Technical Careers
Implemented with the support of Mahindra & Mahindra, this programme develops technical skills among rural youth to improve employability in the automobile sector. Through practical training, industry exposure, and entrepreneurship support, participants gain the competencies required for skilled employment and self-employment.
Programme Reach
25 youth trained in Motor Repair and Maintenance
100% placement achieved in automobile workshops and service centres
Entrepreneurship support for establishing local repair enterprises
Enhanced technical skills, employment opportunities and sustainable livelihoods
