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Jeevan Kaushalya

Practical Skills for Everyday Life and Choices Ahead

Knowing how to manage money, communicate clearly, solve a problem or think about what comes after school can make a big difference to a young person’s confidence.

Sneh Asha’s Jeevan Kaushalya Programme brings practical learning into four government Ashram Shalas in Palghar: Dabhosa and Vinval in Jawhar taluka, and Kurze and Karhe in Vikramgad taluka.

Jeevan Kaushalya practical skills programme

Learning in Palghar

Jeevan Kaushalya at a Glance

2,500Students
5Learning Pillars
4Ashram Shalas
2Talukas

Source: ProjektAnalytics Technologies Private Limited in April 2026

Areas of Learning

Five Areas of Practical Learning

Tailored practical learning modules delivered within tribal residential Ashram Shalas to build real-world capability.

01

Financial Literacy

Everyday Money & Smart Choices

Practical money concepts covering budgeting, savings habits, and making safe, informed financial decisions.

02

Functional English

Communication Confidence

Conversational reading, comprehension, and speaking skills to express thoughts confidently in daily life.

03

Life Skills

Thinking & Working Together

Practical group activities encouraging self-awareness, teamwork, and independent problem-solving.

04

Career Guidance

Post-School Next Steps

Guided exploration of secondary education streams, vocational trades, and future transition pathways.

05

Soft Skills

Essential Behavioral Habits

Key personal and interpersonal competencies equipping students with confidence for school and work life.

Programme Locations

Where We Work:Four Ashram Shalas in Palghar

We work in four Ashram Shalas across Palghar district: Dabhosa and Vinval in Jawhar taluka, and Kurze and Karhe in Vikramgad taluka.

What is an Ashram Shala?

Ashram Shalas are residential government schools for Adivasi (tribal) students, established and run under Maharashtra's Tribal Development Department. Because students live on campus during term, sessions are planned around both regular classroom timetables and daily hostel routines.

Students and trustee at Palghar Ashram Shala
Jawhar Taluka

Govt. Ashram Shala, Dabhosa

Jawhar Taluka

Govt. Ashram Shala, Vinval

Vikramgad Taluka

Govt. Ashram Shala, Kurze

Vikramgad Taluka

Govt. Ashram Shala, Karhe

Operational Model

How the Programme Runs

A structured school-day delivery model planned around residential hostel life and regular class routines.

Student Reach

2,500 Students

Active confirmed cohort of 2,500 students engaged across Classes 5 to 10 in all four partner residential schools.

Dedicated Staffing

Full-Time Teacher

One dedicated teacher stationed inside each partner school, with a central coordinator overseeing quality across all four sites.

Weekly Schedule

Customized Curriculum

The 12-week program is embedded directly into each school’s weekly timetable, avoiding one-off visits and ensuring sustained learning.

Age Progression

Two-Stage Model

Classes 5–8 focus on foundational exposure and confidence; Classes 9–10 focus on applied skills and career pathways.

Support Learning in Palghar

Create more room for practical learning.

Corporate partners can discuss support for teaching staff, learning materials, and programme monitoring, or explore expanding the model to additional residential schools in consultation with Maharashtra’s Tribal Development Department.