VISL is championing gender equality and inclusive development by enabling women to build sustainable livelihoods through Project Jeevika. The Project aims at meaningfully empowering women across villages in VISL’s operational areas in Odisha, Karnataka, Goa & Maharashtra by fostering self‑reliance and improving household incomes among women..The outcomes focus on transforming lives of women community members by equipping them with the skills and resources needed to build sustainable livelihoods. By offering programmes in vocational training, enterprise development, and leadership development, Project Jeevika fosters financial independence and socio-economic progress in rural communities, positioning the beneficiaries as changemakers leading a movement of transformation.
By the end of FY25, the project seeks to strengthen >280+ Self‑Help Groups (SHGs), reaching >2600 women, across more than 50 villages. Interventions span multiple livelihood trades, including textiles, mushroom cultivation, phenyl production, bamboo craft and other locally relevant enterprises. These efforts are designed to deliver a multi‑level livelihood impact, ensuring an average monthly income increase of 30%, while contributing to long‑term financial security for beneficiaries and their families.