Project Arjun
Key Features of Project Arjun:
Target Group:
Youth aged 14–35 from low-income families, especially those without access to higher education or formal skill development pathways.Vocational Courses Offered:
Motor Mechanics – Two-wheeler and four-wheeler maintenance and repair.
Electrical Work – Domestic and industrial wiring, safety, and repairs.
Electronics Repair – Mobile phones, household appliances, and basic circuitry.
Accounting & Tally – Basic bookkeeping, GST, digital payments, and computer-based financial skills.
Food Production – Cooking, kitchen hygiene, bakery, and food handling for hospitality industry jobs.
Computer Literacy – Basic IT skills, MS Office, internet usage, email, and digital documentation.
Methodology:
Classroom instruction and practical hands-on training
Industry visits, guest lectures, and on-the-job training (OJT)
Personality development and soft skills workshops
Career counselling and placement support post-training.
Vocational Training for Youth Empowerment
Project Arjun is a flagship initiative of Impact Life Foundation aimed at uplifting youth from Below Poverty Line (BPL) households and underprivileged communities by providing them with job-oriented vocational training.
Many young individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds face barriers such as lack of access to formal education, financial hardship, and limited employment opportunities. Project Arjun seeks to bridge this gap by offering hands-on, skill-based learning that prepares them for sustainable livelihoods.
Why Project Arjun
India is home to the world’s largest youth population, yet millions of young people, particularly from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families and marginalized communities, lack access to market-relevant skills and employable opportunities. With rising unemployment, increasing school dropouts, and limited access to vocational training in rural and semi-urban areas, youth are at risk of being left behind in the country’s development journey.
According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2022–23, the unemployment rate among youth aged 15–29 is significantly higher than the national average, especially among those with low education and no formal skill training. The NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation) also reports that only a fraction of India’s working-age youth have received any form of vocational training, highlighting a massive skills gap in sectors such as mechanical work, electronics, food production, retail, and digital services.
Project Arjun, is formed by Impact Life Foundation, was designed to bridge this skill divide by providing targeted vocational training to underprivileged youth, with a special focus on school dropouts, rural boys and girls, and economically vulnerable families. The name “Arjun” symbolizes focus, discipline, and determination—values that the program aims to instill in each participant.
The project equips youth with hands-on training in trades such as motor mechanics, electrician work, electronics repair, accounting, food production, and basic computer literacy. Training modules are aligned with industry standards and include soft skills, digital skills, financial literacy, and exposure visits to boost employability.
By fostering technical competence and self-confidence, Project Arjun empowers youth to access better livelihoods, become self-employed or job-ready, and contribute meaningfully to their families and communities. It plays a critical role in breaking cycles of poverty and creating a skilled, resilient, and productive generation.
Impact Goal
To equip underprivileged youth with employable skills that lead to job placements, self-employment, or apprenticeships, thereby breaking the cycle of poverty and dependency.
