From Upskilling to Livelihood
In rural India, hidden potential thrives. The Sri Sri Rural Development Programme (SSRDP) by The Art of Living empowers rural youth and marginalized women through skill development and entrepreneurship training. As a certified NSDC partner, SSRDP offers nationally recognized training across 2,000+ job roles in 32 sectors—building ethical leadership, vital life skills, and sustainable livelihoods. These programs are delivered in collaboration with government bodies, corporates, educational institutes, and community organizations.
Youths trained in various skills
Training centers across India
Districts of India reached
States across the country
Our strategy unfolds with multi-faceted initiatives
Technical Skills
Training youth with technical skills, giving them employment and/or income-generating opportunities.
Leadership Training
Conducting leadership training programmes to create leaders who can ensure the sustainability of our projects.
Women Empowerment
Empowering women so they can contribute to their family income.
Rural Development
Creating rural enterprises with eco-friendly and sustainable technologies.
Skill Development in Prisons
The Sri Sri Rural Development Programme (SSRDP) extends its transformative skill development initiatives to prisons across India. By offering vocational training, life skills, and ethical leadership education to inmates, SSRDP empowers them with the tools for rehabilitation, dignity, and a second chance at life. These programs foster self-reliance and help reduce recidivism, enabling inmates to reintegrate into society as productive citizens.
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