Mission for Elimination of Poverty in Municipal Areas (MEPMA)

Skill Training for Urban Youth & Women in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

Priyadarshini is actively partnering with the Mission for Elimination of Poverty in Municipal Areas (MEPMA) to implement skill development programs across urban and semi-urban areas in Telangana & Andhra Pradesh.

These initiatives focus on empowering unemployed youth and women from economically disadvantaged communities by equipping them with vocational skills and linking them to sustainable livelihood opportunities.

🎯 Key Objectives:

• To uplift urban poor families by creating employment and income-generating avenues

• To empower urban youth and women through skill certification

• To promote self-employment and micro-enterprises in tailoring and beauty services

🧵 Job Roles Covered under MEPMA Collaboration:

1. Self-Employed Tailor

Participants are trained in basic cutting, stitching, and garment finishing. This course prepares individuals to:

• Start home-based tailoring units

• Work in boutiques or tailoring shops

• Take up customized stitching orders from the community

2. Sewing Machine Operator

This program equips trainees with the skills to:

• Operate industrial sewing machines

• Work in garment factories, apparel export units, or stitching centers

• Follow production efficiency, quality, and safety standards

3. Beauty Assistant

A popular course among urban women, this job role focuses on:

• Basic skin and hair care services

• Salon hygiene and customer handling

• Opportunities in salons, wellness centers, or independent beauty service providers

📍 Project Locations:

Implemented in both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana,

✅ Program Features:

• Free training & course material

• NSQF-aligned curriculum and certification

• Placement and self-employment support

• Focus on women empowerment and urban poverty alleviation

• At Priyadarshini , we are committed to enabling dignified employment and self-reliance for urban youth and women. Through our partnership with MEPMA, we continue to drive change in underserved communities, one skill at a time.