We write to seek your support for the expansion of our Skill Development Center at Ramagiri, a remote tribal village in Ramanagara district, where we are working closely with the local community to uplift the lives of underprivileged women through sustainable livelihood opportunities.
About Ramagiri and Our Current Work
Ramagiri is a 100% tribal village with 84 families and a population of around 400, predominantly daily wage laborers with limited access to skill training or employment opportunities. Uthishta adopted the Government Lower Primary School in Ramagiri two years ago and has transformed the education ecosystem through digital classrooms, infrastructure development, and regular school kit distribution.
To empower local women, we launched a Tailoring and Cloth Bag Unit four months ago as part of our Skill Development Center. The center is currently running in a rented building, with 10 tribal women actively producing eco-friendly cloth bags and gaining hands-on vocational experience.
Request for Expansion Support
We are now planning to expand the center to include training and production in:
Bamboo-based lighting and handicrafts
Traditional tribal products and eco-sustainable items
Market-ready handmade products for exhibitions and local sales
This initiative will provide more women in the village and nearby tribal areas with livelihood skills that are both traditional and market-aligned, promoting economic independence and cultural preservation.
Long-Term Vision: A Permanent Skill Training Campus
To ensure sustainability, we aim to establish our own permanent training center by purchasing land and constructing a dedicated building. The center will serve as a hub for:
Multi-skill training (tailoring, bamboo craft, food processing, etc.)
Product development and marketing
Community empowerment and rural entrepreneurship
Land Requirement and Budget
We are currently identifying land in Ramagiri for this purpose and have estimated the requirement as follows:
Land area required: 1,500 sq. ft.
Current cost per sq. ft.: ₹1,400
Total estimated cost for land purchase: ₹21,00,000
We seek CSR support from your organization to help us realize this dream of building a permanent and sustainable Skill Development Center for tribal women.
How Your Support Will Make a Difference
With your partnership, we will be able to:
Train 40+ tribal women annually in various income-generating skills
Establish a self-sustained rural livelihood unit
Preserve and promote tribal art and culture
Improve the socio-economic status of an entire tribal community
About Uthishta
Uthishta is a registered NGO with over a decade of experience, supported by several CSR partners in rural education, women empowerment, and tribal development. We are compliant with 80G, 12A, FCRA, and CSR-1 certifications.
Help us raise funds for our specific needs.
Uthishta is a non-profit organization committed to making a positive impact on society by empowering individuals and communities to thrive. Established with a vision to create a world where everyone has access to opportunities for growth and development, Uthishta works tirelessly to uplift the underprivileged and marginalized sections of society.
Contact Person: Gokul Das
Email: info@uthishta.org
Phone: 9447690261
A big thank you to all those who have donated on this page.
