Archive · 19 May 2025
Repurposed School Buildings Boost Women's Income in Jharkhand
Imagine old school buildings being turned into places where women can learn new skills and start businesses.
This project in Jharkhand, India, is doing just that!
Over 35,000 women are benefiting.
Old school buildings are now offices, training centers, and storage spaces.
It helps women by giving them free places to work, which saves money.
These women can then invest in their businesses and learn new skills like sewing and beauty.
It all started with a test project, and now it is helping women across many districts.
Over 35,000 women entrepreneurs benefit from repurposed buildings.
The initiative operates in five districts across Jharkhand, India.
Vacant school buildings are converted into offices and training centers.
The project is led by Grant Thornton Bharat LLP in collaboration with JSLPS.
The initiative supports women-led development by providing free workspace.
- Who
- Women entrepreneurs and self-help groups in Jharkhand, India.
- What
- Repurposed school buildings are used for economic and administrative activities to boost women's income.
- When
- Ongoing initiative.
- Where
- Ranchi, Ramgarh, Hazaribag, Bokaro, and Seraikela Kharsawan districts of Jharkhand, India.
- Why
- To provide safe, cost-free environments for community-based organizations and support women-led development.
- Location
- Jharkhand State, India
- Beneficiaries
- Over 35,000 women entrepreneurs and self-help groups
- Geographic Scope
- Five districts
- Assets Used
- Repurposed school buildings
- Key Partners
- Grant Thornton Bharat LLP, Gates Foundation, JSLPS