Status: New
| Name & address of the Laboratory/Organization | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi | |
| Website address | www.iitmandi.ac.in | |
| Affiliated to which Department/Ministry | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) | |
| CSR Registration Number | CSR00057737 | |
| Registration under 12A | AAALI0149JF20221 | |
| Registration under 80G | Exemption under notification vide no. CCIT(E)/order u/s 80G(2)(a)(iiif)/2016-17/1480 | |
| Name of the CSR Nodal | Prof. Varun Dutt | |
| Contact information of CSR Nodal | +91 1905 27945, dora@iitmandi.ac.in | |
| Principal Investigator | Ms. Sandhya Menon and EWOK team, ewok@iitmandi.ac.in | |
| Co- Principal Investigator (Co-PI) | ||
| Objective on the basis of need | To expand skill development initiatives for women in rural hilly areas of Himachal Pradesh and assist with innovative marketing enabling entrepreneurial opportunities. |
| Executive summary of the proposed project (In 250 words) | The project builds on IIT Mandi’s EWOK initiative, providing mentorship in developing micro-enterprises in hilly rural areas. It aims to support product development, business planning, marketing, and financial management, enhancing livelihood opportunities for women artisans and producers in remote hilly areas. |
| Technology Readiness Level (If not a new project but an advancement of existing know how) | TRL 4 - Technology validated in the lab environment. |
| Outomes or Deliverables | 50+ women trained annually in entrepreneurial skills. Creation of sustainable livelihoods for women in rural areas. |
| Project aligned with which most relevant UN SDGs | Goal 1 - No Poverty Goal 5 - Gender Equality Goal 8 - Decent Work & Economic Growth |
| Duration (In years) | 1 year |
| Expected Impact | Empowered women entrepreneurs and producers and improved economic stability in rural communities. |
| Implementation model (self- implemented/ outsourced partnership) | Collaboration with IIT Mandi’s EWOK society. |
| Total Budget (Recurring +Non-Recurring Expenses) | INR 15 lakhs |