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Women's India Trust

Empowers disadvantaged women through education, skills training, and employment opportunities to transform lives and promote self-sufficiency

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About

  • Headquarters

    Mumbai, Maharashtra

  • Since

    1968

Women's India Trust (WIT), established in 1968, has been a driving force in transforming the lives of underprivileged women. Initially focused on trai Read morening women in Mumbai to sew sari petticoats, WIT has expanded its reach over the years. The Kamila Tyabji WIT Centre in Panvel serves as an educational hub, providing vocational skills training, housing production units, and even a girls' hostel. WIT's efforts extend to multiple Mumbai centres and beyond, where women's products are marketed through showrooms and sales across the country. In alignment with its founder's vision, WIT remains committed to empowering women by offering education, skills training, and employment opportunities. In the 21st century, WIT has evolved its activities to address changing societal needs while staying true to its core purpose. The organisation's goal remains unchanged: to enable disadvantaged women to become self-reliant by equipping them with skills, confidence, and resources. WIT's objectives encompass various aspects, including offering training opportunities to girls and women without specialized skills, fostering their involvement in voluntary and paid work, and aiding in product marketing to support their self-sufficiency. Additionally, WIT is dedicated to staff welfare, providing medical assistance, training programmes, interest-free loans, and child care services, creating an environment that encourages learning, growth, and well-being.

Demographies Served

Cause Area

Sector

Sub Sector

Programs

  • Education Programme

    District

    State

    The Women's India Trust (WIT) focuses on providing education to underprivileged women through subsidized programmes. The WIT Nursing School, established in 1983, offers certified nursing education, enhancing community well-being and providing valuable knowledge. It offers a two-year Auxiliary Nursing and Midwifery Diploma and a one-year Paramedical Nursing Care Course. The Balwadi/Nursery and Creche Teacher’s Training Programme, affiliated with SNDT Women's University since 2007, addresses local children's educational needs. Additionally, WIT operates a Kindergarten in Panvel for children aged over two and a half years, employing a play-based teaching approach.

  • Vocational Skills Training

    District

    State

    WIT offers vocational skills training for young women without formal education, empowering them with various opportunities. Graduates secure jobs or work as wage earners at WIT, and some start their own ventures. Teaching skills like crafting soft toys and handicrafts foster economic independence, producing popular children’s toys and crafts.

    WIT's programmes include screen printing for stationery and block printing for bedspreads, clothing, and bags. The WIT Online Shop features products crafted by trained women, offering unique and beautiful gifts.

  • Livelihoods Programme

    District

    State

    WIT's Livelihood Programme offers diverse opportunities. The Tailoring Department employs home-based workers who complete stitching work on a piece-rate basis. The Food Processing Unit involves trained staff in producing jams, jellies, pickles, and more. The Screen Printing Department generates paper products while the Block Printing Unit handles fabric processes. The Toy Making Unit provides further employment for trained women. This comprehensive approach empowers women to earn and excel in various fields.

  • Food Production Unit

    District

    State

    In the realm of food production, WIT maintains a commitment to quality and excellence. Starting small in Kamila Tyabji's kitchen, the department has grown to include a range of premium products, including jams, jellies, chutneys, pickles, and fruit squashes. The Panvel food production unit, led by a Food Technologist, upholds high standards through adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and FSSAI regulations. Using pure ingredients sourced locally for freshness, the unit minimally adds Government-approved preservatives. The utmost hygiene is maintained, with yearly inspections and medical checks for staff. WIT's products, known for their taste and healthiness, are available across India through various channels, including the WIT shops and online store.

Leadership Team

  • Indu Shahani

    President

  • Dhanoo Khusrokhan

    Chairperson

  • Vidya Ranadive

    Vice - Chairperson

  • Abha Mundra

    Honorary Treasurer

  • Dipti Singh

    Honorary Secretary

  • Pallvi Rane

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAATW0056E

  • Registration ID

    F2038/Mumbai

  • FCRA

    083780285

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    110 / 111, New Udyog Mandir, Moghul Lane, Mahim, Mumbai, 400016

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Trust

Website

Financial Details

 Income / Expenses

  • 2016-17

    Income
    Rs.704,782
    Expenses
    Rs.1,430,822
    Admin Expenses
    Rs.0
    Program Expenses
    Rs.1,430,822
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