Isolation from the mainstream of development makes people feel neglected and sidelined. Gainful employment integrates them to the system, goes a long way to make them belong to governance and keeps disruptive thoughts at bay. With this in mind, ACM GIDF promotes holistic, sustainable livelihood models across the nation targeting the marginalised sections of Indian population, and involving all major stakeholders.

The mission mode is to make the best possible use of available resources and skills to generate vocations for locals. This includes a vast spectrum of recipients and options - helping traditional Indian artisans to find a foothold in today’s market; training rural youth with vocational courses that facilitate self-employment; encouraging micro-entrepreneurship across a spectrum of trades; formation of self-help-groups as an effective strategy to empower women, both in rural and urban Indian

communities.As a facilitator, we collaborate with a number of government projects promoting effective livelihood building across the nation. We believe being in a suitable vocation of their own choice helps individuals understand, appreciate and enhance their self-esteem. Our task is to identify and consolidate local opportunities, encourage beneficiaries to access them and, in the process, inspire communities to feel connected through a participatory process of nation building. Impact of the Programme