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Kone Elevators and Escalators supported Project AASHRAY

EDII in collabora on with KONE Elevators & Escalators has embarked on a transforma ve journey through
its project, 'AASHRAY'. Launched in March 2023 AASHRAY is set to make a meaningful impact on Persons
with Disabili es (PwD) over the course of one year. The project is set to empower 157 PwDs through
enterprise crea on and growth programmes. EDII serves as implemen ng and technical agency.

During the quarter, the project implemented following ac vi es to empower PwDs through skill
development and entrepreneurship training in the Pune and Nashik districts of Maharashtra:

• Awareness and sensi za on workshop was held at Shelgaon village in Pune to sensi ze and
promote the programme among the community members. The programme engaged 33 community
members, inspiring the mobiliza on of beneficiaries for upcoming training batches.

• An inaugural programme for Micro Skill Development Programme MSDP at Shelgaon village in Pune
was organized on 22nd August 2023. The event was graced by KONE CSR and Pune regional teams to
kickstart the programme. In addi on to EDII and KONE teams, various stakeholders, including the
Sarpanch, Trainer and local government officials, extended their support.

A 4-week MSDP training con nued
ll 18th of September. 27
beneficiaries were trained in
manufacturing candles, dhoop and
incense s cks. Along with this, they
were mo vated to start their
e n t e r p r i s e a n d s e l l t h e i r
homemade products in the local
market.

Beneficiaries at the inaugura on of Micro Skill Development Programme at Shelgaon village in Pune.

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