Jyotishka

Empowering Women through Paramedical Training

Project Jyotishka is a women’s skill development initiative aimed at training 500 young, unemployed women (aged 18-35 years) from Scheduled Caste (SC), Other Backward Class (OBC), and Scheduled Tribe (ST) fisher families in Purba Medinipur, West Bengal. These women belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families and face limited job opportunities due to a lack of marketable skills and education.

This project provides six months of paramedical training in collaboration with Jyotishka International Institute (JYOII), a government-affiliated educational institution under AGMSWT. Graduates will be placed in hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centers, and home healthcare services, ensuring 100% employment opportunities.

We seek funding support of INR 43,75,000 to implement Project Jyotishka, which will equip 500 women with skills, provide stipends, facilitate job placements, and promote economic independence.

Problem Statement

Fishing communities in Purba Medinipur suffer from:

• Extreme financial instability, with families dependent on low-paying seasonal labor.
• Lack of education and vocational training, limiting job opportunities for young women.
• Gender disparities in employment, leaving women financially dependent on male family members.
• Poor healthcare infrastructure, requiring trained paramedics to strengthen rural healthcare services.

Without intervention, these women remain trapped in poverty, with no access to professional careers or financial independence.

Objectives

• Train 500 women (aged 18-35) in paramedical skills through JYOII.
• Ensure 100% job placement in hospitals, clinics, and home healthcare services.
• Enable financial independence for BPL women in fisher communities.
• Strengthen healthcare infrastructure in rural and semi-urban areas.
• Promote gender equity by integrating women into the healthcare workforce.

Implementation Plan

Phase 1 – Enrollment & Training Setup (Months 1-3)

• Enroll 500 women at JYOII’s nearest branches.
• Provide training materials & paramedical kits (covered by JYOII Training Cost).

Phase 2 – Training & Certification (Months 4-9)

• Conduct 6-month paramedical training (practical & theoretical).
• Offer INR 500 monthly stipend per trainee (INR3,000 for 6 months).

Phase 3 – Employment Linkages & Sustainability (Months 10-12)

• Facilitate job placements in healthcare institutions.
• Conduct post-training mentorship & career guidance.
• Monitor impact & explore program expansion.

Geographical Coverage & Target Beneficiaries

• Training in JYOII Branches nearest to - Ramnagar I & II, Contai I, Deshopran, Khejuri II
• Total Beneficiaries: 500 Women (Aged 18-35 years)
• Indirect Impact: 2,500+ Family Members

Impact

• 500 women trained & employed in paramedical roles.
• 100% job placement in healthcare institutions.
• Higher household income, reducing economic vulnerability.
• Stronger healthcare services in rural areas.
• More women in the workforce, fostering gender equality.

Funding Requirements & Budget Breakdown

Total Project Cost - INR 43,75,000 / Per Beneficiary Cost – INR 8,750

Sl. No	Budget Component	Amount	Percentage
1	Training at JYOII Branches	INR 20,00,000	45.7%
2	Stipends for Trainees (INR 500/month x 6 months x 500 trainees)	INR 15,00,000	34.3%
3	Job Placement & Career Support	INR 3,50,000	8%
4	Community Mobilization	INR 1,75,000	4%
5	Administrative Costs	INR 3,50,000	8%
Total	Project Budget	INR 43,75,000	100%

Your Support Can Transform Lives!

• INR 8,750 – Sponsor 1 woman’s complete paramedical training & employment.
• INR 4,375 – Cover 50% of training costs for 1 woman.
• INR 1,500 – Provide 3-month stipend for a trainee.
• INR 500 – Support community outreach & awareness programs

Every donation helps a woman gain financial independence!

Monitoring & Evaluation

Performance Tracking

• Attendance & participation will be monitored at JYOII training centers.
• Skill assessments & certification at course completion.
• Employment tracking for all graduates for one year post-placement.

Impact Measurment

• 80%+ retention in paramedical jobs within the first year.
• Household income increase of 30% post-employment.
• Improvement in local healthcare services with trained paramedics.

How You Can Support

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Funding - Contribute as part of your CSR initiative.

Philanthropic Grants - Partner with AGMSWT to drive sustainable healthcare solutions.

Individual Donations – Help fund medical equipment, mobile health camps, and community training programs.