89 RISE FOR A MORE EQUAL WORLD | Social Impact Empowering Women - Project Kaabil Kaabil, Mahindra Group’s flagship women empowerment initiative, is designed as a collective of organisations working together to unlock women’s workforce participation at scale and contribute to a stronger, more inclusive economy through enhanced income and agency. Since its inception, Kaabil has empowered more than 1.4 million women, marking a significant milestone and bridging the gap between education and employment. Kaabil follows a dual approach through in-person and digital interventions, equipping young women with relevant soft and life skills, domain-specific vocational skills, and 'job readiness' to secure and navigate formal employment. Kaabil also supports the training of small and marginal farmers in agri-skilling, biodiversity, and regenerative agriculture to improve soil fertility, increase yields, and enhance livelihoods. In addition to on-ground skills training and placements, the newly launched 'Kaabil portal' serves as a tech-enabled ecosystem that connects skilled women to verified, hyperlocal job opportunities – while also building sector awareness and employability confidence. 4,62,704 Women were trained across employability, vocational domains, and agri-skilling in FY26 1.4+ million Women were empowered, since the inception of Project Kaabil Enabling First-Generation Careers through Employability Skilling A critical step towards economic inclusion begins with preparing women for formal employment. Kaabil is designed to equip young women with the essential skills to navigate modern workplaces with confidence. Women in their final year of education in Government and Government-aided colleges, ITIs, polytechnics, and vocational institutes nationwide are the target candidates for this programme. This intervention delivers structured training in foundational capabilities, such as digital fluency, life skills, communication, critical thinking, and workplace etiquette and practices. These enhance employability and access to employment opportunities for the candidates, many of whom are the first in their families to enter the formal workforce. FY26 Impact • 3,29,423 women trained across 22 states. • 2,65,679 women supported by the Mahindra Group. • 1,82,118 women supported by M&M Ltd. Equipping Women for Industry-Aligned Careers This initiative focuses on enhancing domain acumen through targeted training in high-demand sectors and equips participants with the vocational skills needed to secure jobs in these industries. The 'domain skilling' training course imparts specific skills to women in high-growth industries such as apparel, healthcare, automotive, retail, ITES, digital marketing and logistics, enhancing their placement potential. The curriculum supports participants by providing hands-on skills, industry exposure, practical training, and the confidence to seek formal employment in these sectors, aligning their capabilities with real-time workforce demands. For many, it opens the door to sustainable income, workplace inclusion, and long-term career mobility and security. FY26 Impact • 22,918 women supported by the Mahindra Group. • 20,708 women supported by M&M Ltd.
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