At Mauli Foundation, we observed that a lack of skills often leads to irregular income and unemployment (“Rozgaar”) among tribal communities. We saw this as an opportunity to uplift tribal lives through skill-based education and livelihood training.

To support this mission, we started skill development courses in sewing machine operation and Aari work at “Karol Pachghar,” the first tribal Gram Panchayat of Mokada. In collaboration with Yuva Kaushalya, we trained 22 tribal women in sewing and blouse design (Aari work).

Out of these 22 women, 17 used a sewing machine for the very first time in their lives. This initiative not only helped them learn a new skill but also opened doors to self-employment and financial independence.

By God’s grace and the support of our generous donors, these tribal sisters successfully completed their skill development training and began earning a livelihood (“Rozgaar”) by stitching blouses and doing Aari work. While this was a positive beginning, we wanted to create a more stable and consistent source of monthly income for them.

At the right time, we connected with Keshav Srushti, another social organization running a successful “Kapdi Pishvi Udyog” (cloth bag manufacturing initiative). They were looking to expand this project into Mokhada Taluka.

This collaboration became a perfect opportunity — the women already had training and sewing machines, and now they received a sustainable livelihood opportunity through cloth bag production. The initiative created a pathway for regular income, self-reliance, and long-term empowerment for tribal women in the region.

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Another inspiring chapter of skill development at Mauli Foundation is the story of mobile repairing training.

We reached out to several Sarpanchs from tribal Gram Panchayats and requested them to identify young boys who had the desire to build a better future through skill education. Through this effort, we received details of three boys. After meeting them personally, one boy named Nagesh showed a strong interest in learning mobile repairing.

With the support of Satish Suryavanshi and Parihar Sir, we took Nagesh to Ghoti, near Igatpuri, where we met a mobile shop owner and requested him to train Nagesh in mobile repairing skills.

The training arrangement was finalized at ₹7,000 for approximately 35–40 hours of training for the shop owner, along with ₹200 per day for Nagesh’s travel expenses. Everything was planned, and we eagerly waited for his first day.

However, on the start date, we received a call from Nagesh around 11 AM. He informed us that there had been no vehicle service available for the past two hours. To reach Ghoti from Pachghar, he first had to travel back to Karegaon and then take shared vehicles to Ghoti where the shop was located. Transportation quickly became a major challenge.

At this crucial moment, Satish Sir stepped forward with tremendous support and told Nagesh, “You stay with me in my hostel room.” This immediately reduced a huge burden. There was also a mess near the shop for lunch arrangements, and Satish Sir even requested the hostel security guard to prepare meals for Nagesh when needed. At that point, we truly felt that everything was finally falling into place.

Then came the special day — 6th December 2025 — Nagesh’s very first day of training. Interestingly, 6th December was also the day when skill development sessions had first started at Pachghar. It almost felt like the number 6 had become lucky for Mauli Foundation’s skilling mission.

On the first day, the shop owner informed us that the training sessions would last around 1.5 to 2 hours daily. The next day, Nagesh called and shared that since he would get free by around 11 or 11:30 AM, he had decided to return home every day after training instead of staying back.

Now, a few days have passed, and by God’s grace and the support of our wonderful donors, Nagesh is receiving excellent hands-on mobile repairing training. His journey is another example of how the right opportunity, combined with community support and determination, can create meaningful change in tribal youth’s lives.