NirmilJyothi – Centre for children in beggary and rag picking and empowerment of women
Initiated in 2006 and located at Gittikhadan in Nagpur city, this program provides the opportunity for over 250 children to break the cycle of beggary. About 90 young women are imparted with vocational training annually. It provides:
- hygiene and health programs
- TB related support and health promotion
- school work support and tuition
- life skills training
- recreational activities
- library
- kindergarten and playroom
- supplementary nutrition
- vocational training for young women in tailoring and livelihood opportunities
- Self Help Groups and Income Generation Activities