Our Programs

SBST delivers community programs across Tamil Nadu focused on skills, health, environment, and social empowerment for marginalized communities.

What We Do

Program Areas

All programs below represent actual activities conducted by SBST based on documented field work. Program information is sourced from existing project records.

Women Empowerment & Skill Development

SBST trains rural, SC/ST and below-poverty-line women in vocational skills, enabling them to start home-based businesses and achieve financial independence.

Activities Include

Tailoring Handloom Weaving Embroidery Imitation Jewellery Making Textile Printing SHG Support Entrepreneurship Training
Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu

Health & Medical Camps

SBST conducts free health and eye camps in partnership with hospitals and medical colleges, providing screening, diagnosis, and treatment to rural communities that lack regular access to healthcare.

Activities Include

Free Eye Camps General Health Screening Cancer Awareness Health & Hygiene Awareness Free Medicines
In partnership with Eye Foundation Erode, Nandha Siddha Medical College
Sathumugai, Vellode, Erode District

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Training

Under the Government of Tamil Nadu's Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam (KKT) / TN-Skill TNSDC scheme, SBST conducts RPL programs to formally certify the skills of experienced artisans who have not received formal qualifications.

Activities Include

One-Day RPL Training Assessment & Certification Master of Advanced Tailoring Weaving & Embroidery Artisan Upskilling
Government-Certified Programs
Erode, Salem, Kanyakumari, Dindigul, Perambalur, Theni, Krishnagiri

SC/ST Community Support

SBST provides targeted training, skill development, and entrepreneurship support for SC/ST communities, helping them access government schemes and improve family income.

Activities Include

Entrepreneurship Development Skill Training Government Scheme Awareness Cluster Development Income Support
Pennagaram (Dharmapuri), Erode, Tamil Nadu

Environmental Sustainability

SBST leads environmental awareness and action programs in rural communities, including tree plantation, eco-friendly product campaigns, and medicinal plant distribution.

Activities Include

Tree Plantation Drives Palm Seed Distribution Yellow Cotton Bag Campaign Medicinal Plant Awareness World Environment Day Roadside Tree Care
Sathumugai, Periyakodiveri, Erode District

Awareness Programs & Special Day Celebrations

SBST organizes awareness campaigns and celebrates important national and international days to promote health, education, cultural heritage, and environmental consciousness.

Activities Include

International Yoga Day National Handloom Day Women's Day Children's Day Earth Day Water Day Health Hygiene Awareness Sericulture Awareness
Semandampatti, Salem; Erode & surrounding districts

Artisan Cluster Development

SBST is implementing cluster development programs for traditional artisan communities, helping them identify challenges, access government schemes, and improve their livelihoods through coordinated support.

Activities Include

Pottery Artisan Support Government Scheme Access Cluster Mapping Livelihood Improvement
Dharmapuri District, Tamil Nadu

Handicraft & Artisan Training

Free hands-on training in traditional Indian craft techniques, helping artisans develop marketable skills and preserve cultural heritage.

Activities Include

Hand Block Printing Handicraft Training Pattern Making Artisan Certification
SBST Training Centre, Erode

Rural Community Support

SBST provides direct support to below-poverty-line rural communities, including material donations and resources to households in need.

Activities Include

Utensil Distribution Material Support to BPL Families School Kit Distribution Resource Access
Erode District, Tamil Nadu
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Who We Serve

Target Beneficiaries

Rural Women

Especially BPL and marginalized women seeking economic independence

SC/ST Communities

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe individuals and families

Youth & Students

Young people seeking skills and employment opportunities

Traditional Artisans

Weavers, tailors, potters and craftspeople seeking formal certification

Rural Villages

Remote and underserved villages in Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri and surrounding districts

How We Work

Our Approach

Community Mapping

We identify underserved SC/ST and rural areas through field visits and local collaborations to understand key community needs.

Targeted Interventions

We launch skill training, healthcare camps, environmental drives, and awareness programs based on identified local requirements.

Impact Monitoring

We assess program outcomes such as job placement, income growth, and health benefits to ensure long-term, measurable success.

Support Our Programs

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