NET SHALA – ROJEGARE CHA RAJMARG
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Netshala Rozgar Rajmarg
Empowering Tribal Youth Through Digital Literacy and Livelihood Opportunities
Description
In an increasingly digital world, access to technology and digital skills has become a critical determinant of educational, social and economic advancement. However, many young people from tribal communities continue to face barriers that limit their participation in the digital economy. Limited exposure to technology, restricted access to learning resources and a lack of employment-oriented skill development often create significant challenges for youth seeking to build sustainable futures.
Netshala Rozgar Rajmarg was established to bridge this gap by creating a comprehensive ecosystem that combines digital literacy with livelihood development. The initiative focuses on equipping children and young adults with practical digital skills while building pathways towards meaningful employment opportunities. By integrating education, workforce readiness and industry engagement, the program seeks to transform learning into livelihood, enabling young people to develop the confidence, skills and capabilities required to thrive in a rapidly evolving economy.
Need and Problem Context
While digital transformation continues to reshape industries and create new opportunities, many tribal communities remain disconnected from the benefits of the digital economy. Limited access to computers, technology-enabled learning and market-relevant skills often restrict educational advancement and workforce participation among youth.
For many young people in these communities, the challenge extends beyond digital literacy. The absence of structured pathways that connect education with employment opportunities often results in skill gaps and limited economic mobility. Addressing these challenges requires an integrated approach that combines learning, practical exposure and livelihood opportunities.
Our Intervention
SHIVAA developed Netshala Rozgar Rajmarg as a dual-impact initiative designed to address both digital exclusion and livelihood challenges within tribal communities. The program focuses on two key segments. For children below the age of 18, the initiative introduces foundational computer literacy, enabling them to build confidence and familiarity with digital tools from an early age. Through structured learning modules, students gain exposure to essential computer applications and digital concepts that support their educational development.
For youth above the age of 18, the program adopts a livelihood-focused approach by aligning skill development with industry requirements. Through partnerships with local industries and training organization s, participants receive practical exposure and workforce-oriented training that improves employability and creates pathways towards sustainable livelihoods.
Key Activities
The program delivers digital literacy training, foundational computer education, technology-enabled learning, employability development and industry-linked skill enhancement programs. Participants are introduced to practical digital tools, workforce readiness modules and career-oriented learning opportunities designed to improve both educational and economic outcomes.
In addition to classroom-based learning, the initiative facilitates industry engagement, exposure visits and employment-oriented interventions that help bridge the gap between skill development and workforce participation.
Beneficiaries
The program primarily serves school-going children, tribal youth, young adults and aspiring job seekers from underserved communities. It also benefits local industries and community institutions by creating a skilled and employment-ready talent pool capable of contributing to regional economic growth.
The program primarily serves school-going children, tribal youth, young adults and aspiring job seekers from underserved communities. It also benefits local industries and community institutions by creating a skilled and employment-ready talent pool capable of contributing to regional economic growth.
Impact So Far
Since its inception, Netshala Rozgar Rajmarg has expanded access to digital learning opportunities for young people who previously had limited exposure to technology and computer-based education. Through structured digital literacy programs and skill development initiatives, the program has helped participants build confidence in using technology as a tool for learning, communication and personal development.
More than 200 youth and students have engaged with various components of the program, gaining practical skills that improve educational outcomes and workforce preparedness. The initiative has also strengthened collaboration between communities, educational institutions and industry stakeholders, creating a supportive ecosystem that encourages lifelong learning and economic participation.
Donor Support
The program has received support through educational partnerships, technology-enabled learning infrastructure, training resources and community-based implementation support. Collaborative efforts with educational organization s and industry stakeholders continue to strengthen the program’s ability to deliver meaningful outcomes for tribal youth.
Outcomes and Change
While digital transformation continues to reshape industries and create new opportunities, many tribal communities remain disconnected from the benefits of the digital economy. Limited access to computers, technology-enabled learning and market-relevant skills often restrict educational advancement and workforce participation among youth.
For many young people in these communities, the challenge extends beyond digital literacy. The absence of structured pathways that connect education with employment opportunities often results in skill gaps and limited economic mobility. Addressing these challenges requires an integrated approach that combines learning, practical exposure and livelihood opportunities.
Future Direction
SHIVAA aims to further strengthen the program by expanding access to digital learning infrastructure, introducing advanced skill development pathways and increasing engagement with industry partners. Future efforts will focus on enhancing employment linkages, specialized vocational training and career guidance opportunities that respond to evolving workforce demands.
The long-term vision is to create a scalable model of digital inclusion and livelihood development that equips tribal youth with the skills, confidence and opportunities needed to participate meaningfully in the modern economy. By connecting education, technology and employment, Netshala Rozgar Rajmarg seeks to create lasting pathways towards economic independence and community resilience.
Information
Program Name :
Net Shala – Rojegare Cha Rajmarg
Implementation Period :
June 2024 - present
Thematic Area :
Digital Inclusion. Livelihood Development. Youth Empowerment. Employability.
Location :
Wada, Palghar District, Maharashtra
Beneficiaries :
Children & youth (10–18 years); future inclusion of school dropouts
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Information
Program Name :
NET SHALA – ROJEGARE CHA RAJMARG
Implementation Period :
June 2024 - present
Thematic Area :
Education & Livelihood
Location :
Shivaa Campus, Ghodmal
Beneficiaries :
Children & youth (10–18 years); future inclusion of school dropouts
Need / Problem Context
In the tribal belt of Wada, access to computer education is extremely limited due to lack of infrastructure and trained teachers in government schools. Despite strong interest, children and youth are left behind in digital skills, widening the rural–urban gap.
Our Intervention
NET SHALA was initiated to bridge this digital divide by providing structured computer education within the community using accessible, technology-enabled learning tools.
Key Activities
Computer training using “Magic Box” by COMPUTER SHIKSHA Weekend classes at Shivaa Campus Community-based trainers Topic-wise assessments & certification Activity-based learning
Impact So Far
100+ students trained 2 batches completed; 1 ongoing
Donor Support
Rotary Club of Malabar Hill Hacker Kitchen (Germany) – Kanu Kitchen Kulture Pvt. Ltd. Dahua Technology
Outcomes & Change
Access to digital education for rural children; improved confidence, exposure, and basic employability skills
Future Direction
Expansion into industry-linked skill training under “Rojegare Cha Rajmarg” to connect rural youth with nearby employment opportunities
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