LIVELIHOOD
RESOURCE
CENTER-LRC
LIVELIHOOD RESOURCE CENTER-LRC
“Livelihood is dignity. Empowerment begins
when skills meet opportunity.”
Empowering Youth Through Livelihood
Samarthanam Trust, a leading NGO for disabled in India, empowers youth with disabilities and underprivileged communities by creating pathways to sustainable employment. Since the launch of our first Livelihood Resource Centre in Bengaluru in 1997, we have grown into a nationwide network of 17 centres across 14 cities, offering skill development, rehabilitation services, and inclusive education opportunities.
Our Impact
Centres
pan India
Cities with accessible infrastructure
youth trained
till date
placement & post placement support
The Journey
1997: First centre established in Bengaluru, marking Samarthanam as one of the pioneering NGOs in Bangalore for disability support. Expanded across Karnataka, southern states, and later northern India. Today: 17 centres nationwide, with plans to reach more communities through additional centres.
Mission & Alignment
Samarthanam’s disability inclusion programs in India are aligned with Government of India skilling initiatives. Our mission is to reduce unemployment among youth with disabilities and the underprivileged, while promoting community‑based rehabilitation in India and economic independence.
48 Job Fairs | 24 Cities
20,989 Participants
5,476 Placements
800
Candidates
completed
18
Centres across major cities of India
67%
Placements across various sectors
Mission & Alignment
Samarthanam’s disability inclusion programs in India are aligned with Government of India skilling initiatives. Our mission is to reduce unemployment among youth with disabilities and the underprivileged, while promoting community‑based rehabilitation in India and economic independence.
48 Job Fairs | 24 Cities
20,989 Participants
5,476 Placements
800
Candidates completed
18
Centres across major cities of India
67%
Placements across various sectors
The Three-Step Process: Mobilization, Training & Placement
At the heart of every Livelihood Resource Centre is a proven three-step model designed to maximize employability:
Mobilization
Dedicated outreach teams connect with youth across both rural and urban communities through awareness drives, community visits, and orientation sessions. Families are actively engaged, counselling is provided, and confidence-building begins even before formal training begins.
