STATUTORY REPORTS | Board’s Report 145 Stakeholder and beneficiary engagement during the impact assessment process have highlighted the following outcomes for projects initiated in FY24: • 98% of the respondents reported high satisfaction with the training quality highlighting strong trainer support. • 71% of the respondents surveyed prior to the training reported limited or no awareness on the farming techniques such as composting, bio-inputs, mulching, and natural pest control. • 100% of the respondents reported learning new farming techniques from the training – composting, green manuring, use of bio-inputs, nursery and transplantation techniques, natural pest control, mulching, plantation, etc. • 100% of the respondents reported that they established Good Food Corners after the training program. • 91% of the respondents reported that village volunteers provided timely and adequate support to women farmers after the establishment of Good Food Corners. • 94% of the respondents reported that they adopted regenerative agricultural practices such as composting, green manuring, use of bio-inputs, nursery and transplantation techniques, natural pest control, mulching, companion planting, etc. • 62% of the respondents reported that they reduced or stopped using chemical fertilizers or pesticides for growing vegetables. • 100% of the respondents reported reduced market purchases and monthly savings in the range of Rs. 500 – Rs. 3,000 per month. • The programme enabled a significant behavioural shift away from chemical-based farming. As part of the impact assessment, Mission Even (Kaabil) - Farm Skilling project has been rated as an “Exemplary Project” for its achievements in FY24. This acknowledgment reflects both the project’s robust implementation processes and the substantial goals achievement. 6. Mission Even (Kaabil) – Skill Development in Apparel Sector Mahindra & Mahindra Limited partnered with Apparel Made-ups and Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council to train women in placement-linked skills training for the role of “Sewing Machine Operator (SMO)” in the apparel sector. The program combines industry-aligned training, certification, and placement, enabling women to secure livelihoods in organized apparel manufacturing units. During FY24, 7,500 women were trained under this intervention in 2 states. Engagement with key stakeholders during the impact assessment process has highlighted the following outcomes for the Project initiated in FY24: • 100% of the respondents reported high satisfaction with training quality - content clarity and trainer quality. • 100% of the respondents reported increased confidence development in operating industrial sewing machines independently and working in a formal factory setup. • 100% understood production workflow, quality standards and were prepared to meet production targets. • 100% of the beneficiaries were assessed and certified; supported by AMHSSC, aligned with recognized occupational NSQF 3 – Level standards. • 100% of the respondents reported securing job placement and regular monthly income in apparel manufacturing units post-training and continuing in the same job ensuring job retention. • 71% of the respondents reported having no prior employment or personal income before the training. • 82% of the respondents reported change in agency, increased participation in decision making related to children’s education, family health issues, planning household expenses, income usage (both personal and household income), planning household savings. • 100% of the respondents reported awareness and access to formal workplace benefits in their jobs – EPF, ESI, paid leaves, transportation facility, creche facility, and subsidized meals. • Employers consulted as part of this impact assessment study reported high satisfaction with the quality of trained candidates – they were able to take on assigned roles within a short time frame without requiring prolonged adjustment in the factory setting.
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