Dewang Mehta Kaushalya Kendra (DMKK), Umreth – A Legacy of Empowerment

Overview:
Located in Umreth, Gujarat, the Dewang Mehta Kaushalya Kendra (DMKK) serves as a transformative center for rural skilling and livelihood creation. Established through a Public-Private Partnership with Umreth Nagarpalika, Dewang Mehta Foundation Trust (CSR), and GTT Foundation, DMKK has empowered over 25,000 individuals from 50+ villages.

• Impact Highlights : 8+ years of continuous operation, 25,000+ lives impacted, 6,000+ trained in employable skills.
• Focus Areas : Tailoring, fashion design, computers, tally, office assistant, entrepreneurship, beauty arts, digital & financial literacy.
• Women Empowerment : Creation of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) fostering women-led entrepreneurship.
• Legacy : Named after IT visionary Shri Dewang Mehta, the center continues his legacy of innovation by transforming rural talent into skilled professionals and micro-entrepreneurs.

Drishta Programme – Rural Maharashtra Initiatives

Overview:
The Drishta Programme, supported by Radiance Renewables Pvt. Ltd., aims to unlock women-led economic development in underserved regions of Maharashtra, including Jalna and Satara.

• Key Achievements : Launched in FY 2024–25, 150+ women trained in tailoring, fashion design, and entrepreneurial skills.
• Self-Help Groups : 5 SHGs established, 15,000+ products sold within 7 months.
• Income Growth : 1.5x average income growth among participants.
• Approach : Integrates garment construction, quality control, costing, marketing, and digital/financial literacy—empowering women to run viable microenterprises and access broader markets.

WeChimni – Digital Platform for Women Entrepreneurs

Website: www.wechimni.org

Overview:
WeChimni is a dedicated digital platform promoting women-led entrepreneurship in fashion and handicrafts. Launched in March 2022, it serves as a one-stop platform offering product exposure, digital skills, and market access.

• Key Statistics : 200+ women entrepreneurs onboarded, 50+ unique handmade products, ₹17+ lakhs in revenue generated.
• Features : Product showcase and e-commerce integration, online & offline market linkages, entrepreneurial skill-building support.

ANKUR – Empowering Communities for a Greener Future

Overview:
ANKUR is a sustainability-focused initiative that integrates environmental stewardship with economic resilience. Supported by Accenture, ANKUR empowers women through training in upcycling, eco-product manufacturing, and sustainable business practices.

• 5E Framework :
  • Educate: Life skills and environmental awareness
  • Enable: Hands-on learning in green production
  • Earn: Income generation through market linkages
  • Empower: Leadership & entrepreneurship development
  • Elevate: Positioning women as eco-leaders in communities
• Key Features : Training in sustainable fashion and waste-to-wealth products, access to digital sales platforms, support for green microenterprises, peer networks and mentorship.