In the heart of Rani Chaukiya village, Mirzapur, a tale of transformation unfolds, centered around Vikas Kumar. From a humble beginning as a bakery worker in bustling Mirzapur, to becoming a thriving entrepreneur, Vikas's journey serves as a beacon of inspiration.

Residing in Dubara Pahadi village in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, Anita Maurya, along with her husband and three young children, has been earning a modest livelihood. In search of better opportunities, they moved to Surat, where they worked at a saree factory, mastering the art of weaving and embroidery.

From a village singer to a radio sensation! Ramrati Kushwahs’s talent for singing Bundeli songs remained undiscovered beyond the local milieu. Thanks to Radio Bundelkhand, Ramrati's Bundeli melodies now resonate far beyond her village borders.

26-year-old Sangita Devi from the village of Tulapur, Badhohi has taken a journey of entrepreneurship that is not only transforming her own life and also uplifting her entire family. Born and raised in Tulapur, Sangita was no stranger to the challenges of rural life.

"When a person walks out into society, they face many obstacles; it is better to go out and earn by driving an e-rickshaw with hard work than die of hunger sitting at home."

Miss Susama Bhuyan, a tribal farmer from Odisha, overcame poverty through training and innovation. She became a successful maize grower, inspiring others and improving the lives of her family and community.

In the heart of a remote tribal community, nestled amidst the verdant landscape, a group of 15 enterprising individuals emerged as the torchbearers of change. Hailing from a tribal community renowned for their traditional bamboo crafting skills, these rural entrepreneurs embarked on a transformative journey that not only preserved their cultural heritage but also propelled them towards economic prosperity.

Nitesh Kumarwat, a boy determined to support his family, witnessed his father's tireless work at a private company, yet receive meager pay. Facing financial constraints, Nitesh, though eager to continue his studies, opted to find work. However, his lack of skills made securing a good job difficult.

Priyanka, a 33-year-old resident of Shastri Nagar, Jaipur, has a husband employed in the private sector. Despite excelling academically from an early age, distinguishing herself as a bright student, Priyanka faced a lack of proper guidance to propel her career forward after completing an M.A. and a Fashion Designing Course in pursuit of financial independence.

On February 18th, a significant event occurred at Tuglakabad: the Suhana Safar Program's Depot intervention took centre stage. Since 2016, this initiative, spearheaded by Development Alternatives, has been a leading example of positive change in skilling supply chains.