Project Report: Uttarakhand Mahila Satat Ajeevika Yojana (UMSAY)

Project Title: Uttarakhand Mahila Satat Ajeevika Yojana (UMSAY)

Funder: Department of Women & Child Development, Uttarakhand

Implementing Organization: Institute of Social Development (ISD)

Project Location: Haldwani, District Nainital, Uttarakhand

Total Beneficiaries: 300 Women

  • Sewing (Silai) Training: 200 beneficiaries
  • Beautician Training: 100 beneficiaries

Target Group: Widows, divorced women, and women from economically weaker sections

1. Project Overview

Uttarakhand Mahila Satat Ajeevika Yojana (UMSAY) is a women-centric livelihood initiative aimed at empowering vulnerable women through skill development and sustainable income opportunities. The program focuses on enhancing economic independence and self-reliance by equipping women with practical vocational skills.

2. Training Areas

  • Sewing (Silai)
  • Beautician Training

3. Objectives of the Project

  • Promote economic empowerment of women
  • Support self-employment and livelihood generation
  • Enhance skills and confidence among beneficiaries
  • Improve financial independence and social status
  • Enable women to start micro-enterprises or home-based work

4. Role of ISD

  1. Mobilization of Beneficiaries
    • Identified and mobilized eligible women
  2. Training Implementation
    • Organized structured training programs
    • Ensured quality training through skilled trainers
  3. Infrastructure & Support
    • Arranged training centers, equipment, and materials
  4. Monitoring & Supervision
    • Ensured regular attendance and training quality
    • Monitored progress of trainees
  5. Livelihood Promotion
    • Encouraged income-generating activities
    • Supported self-employment transition

5. Distribution Support & Recognition

  • Sewing machine sets distributed to trainees
  • Beautician kits provided to beneficiaries

This support enabled beneficiaries to start their own work immediately after training.

6. Impact

  • Skill development of 300 women
  • Increased self-employment opportunities
  • Improved confidence and social status
  • Promotion of women-led enterprises
  • Strengthened financial independence

7. Conclusion

The UMSAY project has successfully empowered women by providing them with skills, tools, and opportunities for sustainable livelihoods. ISD’s efforts have enabled women to achieve self-reliance and economic stability.