
Haryana Projects
(1995-present)

The success of VOI rural projects has been achieved with more than 80% local participation and support.
The model is the Haryana project which targets more than 40 villages.
• Integrated development in Abheypur and 35 surrounding villages in Haryana (backward) where people have sold their land and are without any employment.
• Training of women in tailoring and designing in 12 villages (Approx 1500 trained)
• Employment generated for approximately 5,500 village youth.
• Coordinated several state assisted projects directly for the village through local panchayat.
• Cotton weaving project started 1995, trained 45 women in Abheypur Village. There are two centers which are self sustaining with group microcredit programme in force. 
• Vocational training center (VOITEC) provides training in Tailoring, weaving, carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical welding, horticulture, floriculture and sports development.
• Rural library
• Rural tourism and rural awareness program for schools and colleges of urban youth. This programme employs 15 youth on part time basis.
• Development of sports facilities through government agencies.
