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CBM India Trains 46 Bengaluru Participants for Entrepreneurship
CBM India Trust held a three-day training programme in Bengaluru.
It taught 46 people how to start, manage or grow a business.
The lessons included planning, leadership, marketing and managing money.
Participants also learned about government support and social protection.
They practiced by studying customers, competitors and different business ideas.
The participants run or are interested in businesses such as shops, tailoring and catering.
Some will receive seed funding to help their businesses.
The programme aims to help people become more economically independent and confident.
CBM India Trust trained 46 Bengaluru community members from August 25 to 27 under Project Sparsh.
The three-day programme covered entrepreneurship, leadership, financial management, government schemes and social protection.
Participants explored businesses including clothing, food retail, beauty services, tailoring, catering, hospitality and jewellery.
Selected participants will receive seed funding to start or expand their ventures.
The initiative supports LGBTQIA+ people facing barriers to livelihoods, healthcare and essential services.
- Who
- CBM India Trust trained 46 Bengaluru community members, including LGBTQIA+ participants.
- What
- A three-day entrepreneurship and livelihood programme provided business, leadership, financial and support-system training.
- Where
- Bengaluru, India.
- When
- August 25 to 27; the year is not specified.
- Why
- To help participants start, manage or expand businesses and address livelihood barriers.
Key facts
- Organizer
- CBM India Trust
- Programme
- Project Sparsh
- Participants
- 46 community members
- Duration
- Three days, August 25 to 27
- Training areas
- Leadership, enterprise planning, financial management, government schemes and social protection
- Future support
- Selected participants will receive seed funding
- Target community
- LGBTQIA+ people facing barriers to livelihoods, healthcare and essential services
Quotes
Sony Thomas
Executive Director of CBM India Trust
“Through Project Sparsh, we are backing participants with capacity building, tailored livelihood support and seed funding to start or grow their enterprises on their own terms, towards greater economic independence, dignity and resilience.”
thehansindia.com
“I learned how to better handle my money, stock, expenses, and customers. I am now confident that I can improve my business and increase my income.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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