Bal Marg
The “Bal Marg” project focuses on improving youth education, sanitation, civic engagement, and women’s livelihoods in underserved areas of Kandhamal district of Odisha. The project addresses poverty, limited opportunities, and social challenges in the communities.
The project aims to strengthen youth education, improve sanitation, enhance civic participation, and support women’s livelihoods.
REACH
26 villages
REGION
Kandhamal district of Odisha
PROJECT STATUS
Ongoing
TIMELINE
April 2026 to October 2027
BUDGET
₹2.2 crore
PARTNERS
C.I.A.I
ACTIVITIES
- Providing career guidance, educational support, exam coaching, and exposure visits to improve youth learning and performance.
- Forming structured learning groups and developing youth mentorship through trained Yuva Saathis.
- Conducting menstrual health management (MHM), nutrition, sanitation, and WASH awareness sessions to improve health and hygiene practices.
- Distributing period tracker calendars and supports the establishment of nutritional gardens at the household level.
- Organizing Bal Melas, conducting Bal/Yuva Sansads, and celebrating significant days to promote civic engagement and leadership among youth.
- Promoting women-led micro-enterprises and providing skill-building and financial literacy training to enhance women’s livelihoods.