Rural & Social Development Institute · Uttar Pradesh, India
RSDI · PROGRAMME AREA

Sustainable Livelihoods

Community-led pathways towards income security, enterprise and rural resilience.

Community members discussing livelihood opportunities
Programme overview

Designed around people, context and evidence.

Livelihood programmes are designed around local assets, existing skills and realistic economic opportunity. RSDI emphasises participation, capability and linkages that can continue beyond a project cycle.

Focus areas

What the programme brings together

Activities and indicators are finalised for each project with its community context, duration and approved scope.

01

Income-generation pathways

Programme design starts with local resources, skills, demand and participant priorities.

02

Micro-enterprise support

Orientation, mentoring and linkages help people move from an idea towards a workable activity.

03

Community resilience

Group processes and local institutions can strengthen shared learning and continuity.

Implementation pathway

From local priorities to accountable action

  1. 1

    Map local assets

    Understand skills, resources, constraints, market access and household priorities.

  2. 2

    Build capability

    Combine practical learning with planning and problem-solving.

  3. 3

    Create linkages

    Connect participants with relevant institutions, services and market actors when verified.

  4. 4

    Review sustainability

    Track continuity, participation and credible economic indicators defined by each project.

Evidence commitment: Public claims are based on approved project records or published reports. RSDI does not present estimates as verified outcomes.
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