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A consultation meeting was conducted by SAFAL in association with UNDP, Karnataka with stakeholders of Department of Industrial Training & Employment (DITE) and CSR leads of Companies.

The consultation aimed to foster collaboration among key stakeholders to strengthen the ITI ecosystem in Karnataka. It identified the  challenges, leverage existing resources, integrate CSR initiatives, promote industry collaboration, enhance community engagement, and develop strategic partnerships. Hence SAFAL would like to foster collaborations with CSR initiatives and forge partnerships between DITE, and the CSR partner to provide value-added courses which will include digital & technical inputs like Mechatronics, Design software and Employability courses. The concept note is below:


1. Enhancing Value-added courses for Industrial Training Institutes (ITI)  through CSR Partnerships

Introduction: The Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in Karnataka play a pivotal role in equipping youth with essential vocational skills. However, these institutes often face challenges in terms of infrastructure, curriculum, faculty training, and industry linkages. To address these issues and enhance the overall effectiveness of ITIs, we propose a collaborative partnership with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agencies.


Problem Statement 

  • Infrastructure Deficiencies: Many ITIs lack adequate facilities, equipment, and resources to provide high-quality vocational training. 
  • Curriculum Gaps: The current curricula may not align with the evolving demands of the job market, leading to skill mismatches. 
  • Faculty Training: ITI faculty often require specialized training to deliver effective and up-to-date instruction. 
  • Industry Linkages: Stronger connections between ITIs and industries are essential for providing students with relevant hands-on experience and job opportunities.


Proposed Solution

SAFAL is seeking collaborative partnership with CSR and foundations  to address these challenges through the following initiatives: 

1. Infrastructure Upgradation: 

  • Funding: Secure CSR funds to upgrade ITI infrastructure, including laboratories, workshops, and equipment. 
  • Partnerships: Collaborate with CSR agencies to identify and implement sustainable infrastructure solutions. 
2. Curriculum Development and Enhancement:

  • Expert Consultation: Engage industry experts and academicians to review and update ITI curricula.
  • Skill-Based Training: Incorporate industry-relevant skills and competencies into the curriculum. 
3. Faculty Training and Development:
  • Professional Development Programs: Organize training programs for ITI faculty to enhance their teaching skills and knowledge. 
  • Mentorship Programs: Establish mentorship programs to connect faculty with industry professionals. 
4. Industry-Academia Partnerships: 
  • Internships and Placements: Facilitate internships and placements for ITI students in relevant industries. 
  • Joint Projects: Collaborate on joint research projects and industry-sponsored projects.


Expected Outcomes

  • Improved infrastructure and facilities in ITIs. 
  • Updated curricula aligned with industry needs. 
  • Enhanced teaching skills and knowledge of ITI faculty. 
  • Stronger industry linkages and job opportunities for ITI students. 
  • Increased awareness and enrollment in vocational education programs. 
  • Positive impact on the socio-economic development of the region. 


2. Incubation centers to support women entrepreneurs in food, retail, textiles, and handicrafts

Objective: Develop sustainable business models, strengthen management processes, and build capacity for 100 women entrepreneurs in Bangalore.

Business Registration and Profiling

  • Facilitate registration 
  • Develop individual plans 
  • Create comprehensive profiles

Marketing Support

  • Conduct market studies 
  • Develop logos and branding 
  • Provide guidance on promotion strategies 
  • Offer digital support 
  • Collaborate with government departments

Fintech Activation

  • Ensure seamless payment integration 
  • Leverage secure payment gateways 
  • Collaborate with lead banks

Financial Linkages

  • Form business interest-based groups 
  • Identify government schemes and loans 
  • Establish connections with sector-specific incubation centers.

About Us

SAFAL is “Not for Profit organisation” that augments employment, employability and sustainable livelihood opportunities to low income households (esp. youth and women). SAFAL is working since 2005. 

SAFAL focuses on:

  1. Skill development (provides life-skills, soft-skills and technical-skills)
  2. Livelihoods creation (builds employment linkages, provides opportunities in various occupations to increase income-generating capacity)
  3. Supporting micro, small and medium entrepreneurs (with information, proficiency, networks, resources, tools, and linkages for credit and markets).

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