Social Impact Assessment Report on Women Empowerment Initiative

This document is a Social Impact Assessment (SIA) report focused on the contribution of Cyient Foundation to women empowerment through skill development initiatives for the fiscal year 2025-26. It outlines the objectives, methodologies, and findings related to the Cyient Urban Micro Skill Centre (CUMSC) and Cyient IT/ITES Skill Centre in Telangana. The report aims to evaluate the impacts created by these centers in training and providing employment opportunities to unskilled or semi-skilled youth and women. It includes specific objectives such as understanding the benefits and challenges of the skill centers, identifying operational gaps, and recommending improvements. The assessment framework employed various qualitative methods, including key informant interviews and focus group discussions, to gauge the program's impact on trainees, their families, and the community. The report details the participation and outcomes of the training programs, highlighting the number of trainees, placement rates, and overall satisfaction levels among participants and employers.