Community Interventions and Pathways for Out-of-school Adolescents

Reaching adolescents who are not currently enrolled in school through flexible, community-based support.

AT A GLANCE

COMPONENT OUTPUT

100 Community Youth Clubs established.
2 Youth Centres Established/Strengthened.
48 Youth Facilitators Trained and Certified (including 20 Female facilitators).
9.50% reduction in the share of teenage childbearing.
100 Frontline service providers trained.
IEC Strategy Prepared and Implemented.

COVERAGE

12 Districts and 55 Development Blocks.

COMPONENT BUDGET

Total:
148.09 CR

Note: It may be noted that although the PAD provides a component-wise budget breakdown, the project allows flexibility in the use of funds across components based on project needs and the nature of the activities, while the total project cost of ₹379.71 crore remains unchanged.

IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES

Reach adolescents outside the formal school system

Create community-based platforms and youth spaces.

Provide counselling, mentoring, and life skills support.

Connect adolescents with skills training, entrepreneurship opportunities, and livelihood pathways.

Engage families and communities to reduce barriers such as dropout and social challenges.

KEY INTERVENTIONS

Community Learning Groups

Career Guidance & Livelihood Pathways

Health, Wellbeing & Safety Interventions

Community-Based Events & Exposure Activities

Reintegration Support for Those Wanting to Return to School