SDG-8: Decent Work & Economic Growth
Promoting inclusive economic growth and decent work for all means creating productive employment, supporting entrepreneurship, and expanding skills and livelihood opportunities. This goal focuses on empowering women and youth, strengthening small businesses, and ensuring safe, fair, and sustainable work opportunities for everyone.
Facts and Figures
19.9%
Percentage of women workforce in India- among the lowest globally.
90%
Percentage of India’s informal workforce - jobs without security or benefits.
7.2%
Percentage of India's unemployment in 2023 - highest rates among youth
78%
Of rural women lack access to job training programs.
29%
Small businesses drive 29% of India’s GDP, yet 60% struggle financially.
Our Impact
Our initiatives under Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8 focus on creating sustainable livelihoods and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset in rural communities. By championing social entrepreneurship, we empower individuals—particularly in the WASH sector—to become self-reliant, economically independent, and catalysts for local development.
Through skill-building programs, access to resources, and market linkages, we help rural entrepreneurs establish and grow their businesses, driving long-term economic resilience. By nurturing innovation and enterprise, we are not only improving livelihoods but also contributing to stronger, more self-sufficient communities.
