RightWalk Foundation

Reviving an Ailing Apparel Unit: A Success Story of #RightWalk Foundation’s #Apprenticeship Program We’re thrilled to share a recent success story of how RightWalk Foundation’s apprenticeship program played a crucial role in saving a struggling apparel manufacturing unit in Palakkad, #Kerala. Faced with a severe shortage of skilled workers, the unit was on the verge of closure. However, students from the Government Women’s ITI in Palakkad stepped in just in time and joined as apprentices facilitated by RightWalk. Their hands-on experience and dedication not only helped meet critical production deadlines but also revitalized the entire operation. This initiative has not only provided much-needed skilled labor but also ensured the survival of a key local industry. The collaboration between our team and the KINFRA Industrial Park has demonstrated the power of apprenticeship in addressing industry challenges and preserving jobs. We are proud that this impactful story has been featured in the #Kerala edition of #TheIndianExpress, an esteemed English daily. It serves as a testament to the positive change that strategic skill development can bring to local economies. #Apprenticeship #SkillDevelopment #RightWalkFoundation #EconomicRevival #Kerala #IndianExpress #Empowerment Samina Bano Shipra Srivastava

RightWalk Foundation Selected for 100x Impact Accelerator! I’m thrilled to share that RightWalk Foundation has been selected as one of the Social Organizations in the prestigious 100x Impact Accelerator 🌟. Out of thousands of applications from across the globe, we are one of seven organizations chosen to join this transformative program. So, what does this mean for us? The 100x Impact Accelerator housed at the London School of Economics, is not just another accelerator—it's a global platform designed to propel high-impact social ventures towards exponential growth. The program is tailor-made to help organizations like ours scale our impact 100x, bringing us closer to our vision of a more equal and just society. Through this program, RightWalk will receive: - Access to world-class mentors and experts who will guide us in refining our strategy and operations. - Cutting-edge tools and resources to enhance our policy implementation frameworks. - Connections with a global network of changemakers, funders, and thought leaders. - Significant funding and investment opportunities to scale our initiatives. But it’s not just about the resources. Being recognized as a Social Unicorn underscores the potential of our work in bridging the inequality gap in India. It validates our model of turning government policies into real-world outcomes—taking laws from paper to practice. We are particularly excited about the kickoff week in London, where we will dive deep into strategic planning, engage with other incredible organizations, and start laying the groundwork for scaling our impact exponentially. This opportunity marks a significant milestone in our journey, and we couldn’t be more excited to leverage it to create lasting change. Thank you to the 100x Impact Accelerator for this incredible opportunity. We are ready to embark on this transformative journey and drive RightWalk forward with renewed energy and purpose. We are grateful to every one who has supported our journey and made this possible. #SocialImpact #100xImpactAccelerator #RightWalkFoundation #PolicyImplementation #SocialUnicorn #ScalingImpact #LondonBound Samina Bano Shipra Srivastava Shridhar Sethuram Paresh Parasnis Partha sarthi Sen sharma Amod Kumar Subhashree Dutta Bavidra Mohan Acumen The/Nudge Institute Sudha Srinivasan atul satija Vaishali Samanta Hari TN

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My take on the latest budget announcement on #Internship scheme. In our continuous efforts to empower the youth through skill development and employment opportunities, we're thrilled about the recent announcement from the finance minister. A significant outlay of Rs. 63,000 crore aims to provide real-world business experience to 10 million youth through internships in 500 top companies over the next five years. Each of these companies will hire 4000 interns annually, offering them a monthly stipend of Rs. 5000 plus a one-time Rs. 6000 payment. This initiative will see companies bearing only 10% of the cost, which can be booked under CSR. On an average this would come around 2-3 crore annually when implemented in full capacity, a tiny portion of their CSR budget. At RightWalk, we’ve been championing an apprenticeship scheme where companies are required to recruit 2.5% of their manpower as apprentices for 6 to 36 months, with stipends ranging from Rs. 5000 to Rs. 9000. For ITI graduates, this typically means Rs. 8000 per month, with 25% reimbursed by the central government up to Rs. 1500 per month. Many state governments have supplemented these stipends, easing the financial burden on industries. Importantly, companies can already book the stipend paid to apprentices under CSR. They are required to hire a minimum of 2.5% and up to 15% of their manpower as apprentices. Any apprentice expenditure over the 2.5% threshold can be booked under CSR funding. This existing provision ensures that the CSR funding of stipends is not a new concept and, for large companies, represents a small portion of their CSR budget. Concerns that CSR funding will be diverted away from social sectors are yet to seen. However, we recognize that the stipend for this new internship program might seem low, and we anticipate varying levels of interest among students. Yet, the potential for integration with the apprenticeship program is immense. Interns performing well could seamlessly transition into apprenticeships, thereby benefiting from a progressive stipend increase and extended training period. This dual approach can significantly expand our impact: - Expanding our programs that will add interns as well. - Allowing industries to fulfill their apprenticeship requirements - Enhancing the overall scale and reach of our program by placing interns & apprentices For the 500 top companies, the financial outlay is minimal, making this a win-win situation. It’s an opportunity for us to tap into these companies, ensuring our students receive quality training and potential pathways to full-time employment. We’re eagerly looking forward to the detailed guidelines and criteria, hoping this initiative will offer less eligibility constraints. States have asked us to include internship scheme into our portfolio. This new development sees no reason for us to say no. #SkillDevelopment #YouthEmpowerment #Internship #Apprenticeship #CSR #RightWalk #WorkforceDevelopment #FutureReady

🌟 Major Announcement: Inauguration of the Maharashtra Apprenticeship Portal 🌟 On the 15th of July 2024, in celebration of “World Skill Day,” we are thrilled to announce the launch of the Maharashtra Apprenticeship Portal. This significant initiative is a collaborative effort between the Government of Maharashtra and RightWalk Foundation, aiming to revolutionize skill development and apprenticeship opportunities in the state. The inauguration ceremony was graced by the presence of Hon’ble Cabinet Minister Shri Ramdas Athavle, Hon’ble Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Hon’ble Secretary Shri Ganesh Patil, IAS, and Hon’ble Commissioner Smt. Nidhi Chaudhari, IAS. RightWalk Foundation played a pivotal role in this project. The portal's layout was meticulously designed by the PMU team, with content crafted by Damini. The backend Content Management System (CMS) was expertly managed by Vaishali in collaboration with the MAHA IT department, under the invaluable guidance of Dr. Anil Jadhao Sir, Jt. Director, DVET. The event took place at the DVET office, Government of Maharashtra, marking a significant milestone in our joint commitment to enhancing skill development and creating robust apprenticeship opportunities. Together, we are driving innovation and excellence in skill development. Kudos to our Maharashtra Team. #WorldSkillDay #MaharashtraApprenticeshipPortal #SkillDevelopment #DigitalTransformation #GovernmentOfMaharashtra #RightWalkFoundation #TeamWork #Innovation RightWalk Foundation Shipra Srivastava Damini Panchal Meha Sawant @vaishali Pralhad Dhakane

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Maharashtra exceeding our expectations 😌 Rightwalk’s Maharashtra team recently met with the Government of Maharashtra to review our operations in the apprenticeship space across the entire state. The government expressed immense pleasure and appreciation for our collaboration, particularly highlighting the tremendous work of the PMU and our divisional coordinators in significantly increasing apprenticeship numbers. Maharashtra is going from strength to strength, and we are immensely proud of our exceptional team, including the PMU team in Mumbai and divisional teams in challenging regions like Nandurbar, Dharashev, and other aspirational districts. RightWalk has successfully revived these areas, leading to a noticeable growth in apprenticeship numbers. A special shoutout to co-founder Shipra for her leadership during this impressive government meeting. Here's to many more milestones and continued success in Maharashtra! RightWalk Foundation Shipra Srivastava Meha Sawant Pralhad Dhakane Damini Panchal ‘vaishali #RightWalkFoundation #Maharashtra #Apprenticeship #TeamWork #MakingADifference