Empowering rural communities through skill & vocational training
SWARD equips youth and women with employable skills, promotes sustainable livelihoods, and strengthens village-level institutions through training, placement and enterprise support.
About SWARD
Social Welfare Association of Rural Development (SWARD) is a non-profit working since 2010 to improve livelihoods across Bihar by providing vocational training, entrepreneurship support and community development programs tailored to local needs.
Vision & Mission
Vision: Thriving rural communities with dignified livelihoods.
Mission: Deliver practical, market-aligned skills training, support micro-enterprises, and connect trainees to local employment opportunities.
Our Registrations
SWARD NGO is officially registered under various government bodies and certifications to ensure transparency, trust, and accountability in all our initiatives.
Statutory & Tax Exemptions
NITI Aayog
Registered with NITI Aayog to participate in central government development programs and initiatives.
Provisional 12A
Enables income tax exemption for the NGO and enhances trust with donors and stakeholders.
Provisional 80G
Donors are eligible for tax deductions under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act.
Compliance & Funding Registrations
GST Registration
Ensures transparency and compliance with government taxation policies for services and donations.
E-Anudaan
Registered with the e-Anudaan portal for accessing government grants and schemes.
CSR Registration
Eligible to receive CSR funds from corporations to support rural development and social welfare projects.
Programs
Tailoring & Garment Making
Short courses on stitching, pattern making, quality control and small-batch production for home-based enterprises.
Mobile Repair & Electronics
Hands-on training for mobile and small appliance repair with placement support in local service outlets.
Agricultural & Organic Farming
Training on sustainable practices, post-harvest handling and value-addition to increase farm incomes.
Digital & Office Skills
Basic computer literacy, MS Office, and digital tools training to open clerical and freelance opportunities.
Micro-Enterprise & Entrepreneurship
Support to start small businesses: business plans, microfinance linkages and market exposure.
Life Skills & Soft Skills
Communication, financial literacy, and workplace readiness modules to help trainees enter the workforce.
Our Projects
Skill Development Workshops
Hands-on workshops for rural youth in tailoring, computer literacy, handicrafts, and repair works to promote self-employment and local enterprises.
Vocational Training Centres
Structured courses in healthcare assistance, agri-extension, and digital services; trainees receive certification and placement assistance.
Women Empowerment
Women-focused cohorts with entrepreneurship support, micro-loans and market linkages to build financial independence.
Youth Career Guidance
Career counseling, job-readiness workshops, local employer partnerships and placement follow-up to reduce urban migration pressure.
Selected Projects & Impact
Village Tailoring Cluster — Patna
SWARD established a cluster of 12 home-based tailoring units, trained 40 women, provided sewing machines and connected them with local retailers. Within 6 months 65% reported increased household income.
Activities
- Training sessions & guest mentors
- Micro-loans for equipment
- Local market linkages and quality improvement
Impact: Enhanced household resilience, skills, and sustained income for participating families.
Rural Tech Lab — Purnea
Set up a community tech lab focused on basic computing and mobile repair. The lab trained 55 youth in a six-month program and placed 15 in service centers and local shops.
Outcomes
- 55 trainees certified
- 15 direct placements & 10 micro-enterprises started
- Ongoing support for maintenance & spare parts supply
Impact: Local technical capacity and employment opportunities for young people.
Volunteers & How to Help
We welcome trainers, mentors, fundraisers, and volunteers for short or long-term assignments. Typical roles:
- Course instructors (part-time)
- Placement coordinators & employer outreach
- Monitoring & evaluation support
- Communications & fundraising
If you'd like to volunteer, email volunteer@swardngo.org with your availability and skills.
Events & News
Multi-vendor fair showcasing trainee products, live demonstrations and employer stalls. Over 500 community members attended.
Started 3-month tailoring and digital literacy batches in Patna and Purnea with local industry mentors.
Peer exchange and microfinance orientation for women-led microenterprises supported by partner banks.
Our Gallery
A visual journey through our training programs, community workshops, and empowerment initiatives.
Contact Us
Send a Message
Addresses
Contact & Addresses
Current: Vijay Nagar, Kankarbagh, Patna
Present: 1st floor, Sai Enclabh, Mansarovar Nagar, Patna
Corporate Office: Sharda Nagar, Bus stand, Purnea
📞 +91-XXXXXXXXXX
📧 info@swardngo.org
Email: info@swardngo.org
Support Our Work
Your support helps run training programs, provide equipment and seed capital for micro-enterprises. Donation options:
- One-time donation: ₹500 / ₹1000 / ₹5000
- Monthly sponsor: ₹1000 per month
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