Graduation Day – Empowering Abilities Through Skills Training ( Cycle Assembling, Repairing, and Two-Wheeler Puncture Services.)

Date: 28th April 2025
Location: Kannagi Nagar, Chennai

The Tamilnadu Differently Abled Federation Charitable Trust (TNDFCT) proudly conducted the Graduation Day Ceremony for 50 differently-abled individuals who successfully completed a 30-day  training program in Cycle Assembling, Repairing, and Two-Wheeler Puncture Services.

This transformative initiative, generously supported by United Way Hyderabad, aimed to promote self-reliance, economic independence, and social inclusion among persons with disabilities.

️ Highlights of the Training:

• Trainees learned to identify, repair, and repurpose old bicycle parts. As a result, they assembled a fully functional 21-gear cycle using scrap materials, costing only ₹3,200 — showcasing their technical skills and resourcefulness.
• Over 30 trainees secured job placements, while the remaining 20 expressed interest in starting their own businesses. TNDFCT has extended full support to help them establish and run their enterprises.
• Each trainee received a completion certificate and a toolkit worth ₹12,000, enabling them to begin their professional journey immediately.
• All 50 beneficiaries are now positioned to earn at least ₹1,000 per day, improving not only their livelihoods but also the well-being of their families.

Dignitaries Present:

• Executive Engineer and Community Development Officer, Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board
• Inspector of Police, Kannagi Nagar
• Prof. D. Ponnusamy, Secretary, TNDFCT
• Mr. T. Karuppaiah, Treasurer, TNDFCT
• Mr. Murugan, President and Mr. Balamurugan, Secretary, Vanam Vasappadum Association
• Other community leaders and supporters

Acknowledgement:

TNDFCT extends heartfelt thanks to United Way Hyderabad for funding this impactful project. Your support has enabled these 50 individuals to move from dependence to dignity and from marginalization to mainstream livelihoods.

Together, we are building a more inclusive and empowered society.

– TNDFCT Team
www.tndfctrust.com

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