L A Martiniere Seomp Society

The La Martiniere SEOMP Society (Self Employment Oriented Multipurpose Programme) is a registered non-profit organization established in 1974 by La Ma Read morertiniere. Its mission is to provide alternative vocational skills to economically underprivileged youth and adolescents in West Bengal, particularly those from marginalized sections of society with limited education, resources, and opportunities. The organization is registered under the West Bengal Government Societies Registration Act, the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act of India, and is exempt under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act. For over three decades, La Martiniere SEOMP has been addressing the skill development needs of women, youth, and adolescents in West Bengal. The organization focuses on delivering high-quality, affordable, and marketable skills that empower individuals for self-employment, wage employment, and sustainable livelihood options. The comprehensive program includes training in hard skills, soft skills, entrepreneurial skills, and life coping skills. It also offers micro-enterprise support, monitoring and follow-up, and placement services to create viable post-training opportunities. By integrating these elements, La Martiniere SEOMP provides a holistic livelihood support system that is both unique and critical to the country’s growth and development, aligning with the society's mission and vision.

The vision is to channel youth energy into empowering livelihood skills and create opportunities for individual well-being in society. The mission is to encourage, facilitate, and impart training in vital skills to young women and men with limited resources, enhancing professional and technical competency for diverse career opportunities.