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It’s clear: India, like many emerging countries,
needs more valuable jobs. In 2000, unemployment among youth with
some technical education hovered at almost 24%. And while overall
unemployment was 7%, at the same time 26% of India's population
lived below the national poverty line. In other words, many people,
while they are working, earn barely enough to sustain themselves.
And every year increasing numbers enter the job market. (Figures
above from Planning Commission Report, 2001)
We believe that successful entrepreneurs can help
create much-needed productive jobs. But to choose entrepreneurship,
and to succeed, individuals need confidence, skills and other forms
of support. Entrepreneurs also require a conducive policy environment
– one that eliminates unnecessary barriers before them; and
encourages their success.
Other individuals, particularly the disabled, require
specialized help to succeed, because they have to overcome extraordinary
odds before being able to support themselves.
Our programs are designed to provide solutions
across this spectrum:
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