MPOWER AT A GLANCE
Project Goal
- To bridge learning gaps, mitigate youth mental health concerns, and remove systemic barriers to training and jobs for out-of-school youth.
Development Objective
- To strengthen adolescent wellbeing, skills, and opportunities through coordinated, multi-sector interventions.
Project Period
- September 2025 - September 2031
Coverage
- 12 Districts and 55 Development Blocks.
- Targeting 500,000+ adolescents (9–19 years) across schools, community clubs, and households.
KEY COMPONENTS
Learning Mission, Life Skills and Career Preparation in Schools
Strengthening the wellbeing, life skills, academic foundations, and career readiness of adolescents in schools.
Community Interventions and Pathways for Out-of-school Adolescents
Reaching adolescents who are not currently enrolled in school through flexible, community-based support.
State Capability and Program Management
Building systems, capacity, and coordination across departments to ensure effective delivery and long-term sustainability.
FINANCING PATTERN
379.71 CR
PROJECT COVERAGE

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
21,890 adolescents received life-skills and mental health education towards a target of 50,000.
11.1% reduction in secondary school dropout rates towards targets of 21.5% (overall) and 20.2% (female students).
27,427 individuals benefited from human capital development initiatives towards a target of 50,000.
5,817 female beneficiaries reached through human capital programmes towards a target of 25,000.
27,427 youth empowered through structured human capital interventions towards a target of 50,000.
21,890 adolescents received life-skills and mental health education towards a target of 50,000.
11.1% reduction in secondary school dropout rates towards targets of 21.5% (overall) and 20.2% (female students).
27,427 individuals benefited from human capital development initiatives towards a target of 50,000.
5,817 female beneficiaries reached through human capital programmes towards a target of 25,000.
27,427 youth empowered through structured human capital interventions towards a target of 50,000.






