Core quantitative and qualitative findings from the 2025 Impact Assessment of the Integrated Community Development Project.
Findings are drawn from structured surveys, assessments, FGDs, KIIs, and case studies across 3 states, 12 districts, and 150 communities.
68% of livelihood participants reported a measurable increase in household income, with an average monthly gain of ₹4,800 — representing a 34% improvement from baseline income levels.
74% of enrolled youth completed the full training cycle, significantly exceeding the programme target of 65%. Dropout rates were lowest in districts with dedicated placement support and peer mentoring.
52% of training completers transitioned into employment, self-employment, or apprenticeships within six months of graduation. The manufacturing and services sectors absorbed the highest proportion of graduates.
81% of assessed students showed improvement in foundational learning scores at endline. Improvement was most pronounced in literacy and reading comprehension, with numeracy gains also significant across all three states.
63% of women participants reported greater involvement in household financial decisions. Participation in SHGs and community groups was the strongest predictor of improved financial agency and public confidence.
70% of engaged institutions reported improved coordination or service delivery. Community groups showed the highest improvement, followed by government-linked service institutions and training centres.
66% of surveyed community members reported active participation in at least one project-supported activity — including community meetings, livelihood groups, training programmes, or school engagement activities.
59% of participants and stakeholders expressed confidence that project outcomes would be sustained without continued external support, reflecting strong community ownership and functional institutional structures.
Households that participated in multiple programme components (e.g. livelihood + women's empowerment) showed compounding improvements across income, agency, and resilience indicators.
Marginalised groups, including women-headed households and first-generation learners, showed some of the strongest relative improvements, suggesting inclusive programme design.
Post-placement support for skilling graduates and market linkage continuity for livelihood participants remain the most significant sustainability risks identified during the assessment.
The integrated multi-thematic model shows strong replication potential in similar geographies, with particular strength in livelihood-education convergence and institutional strengthening components.