"I had fallen prey to tobacco chewing and I wanted to leave this bad habit. Life Skills acquired during the Umang classroom sessions particularly the one on substance misuse helped me to get out of this addiction. I feel so relieved now""
“I was under intense pressure and feared that Imay be forced to leave studies due to tradition of early marriages. But thanks to Umang programme, that gave me courage to speak to and convince my parents and I am back in school.”
“I was passing through a difficult period. There were several health issues, but I hesitated to talk about these and I was not able to get any guidance. Then I attended LSE Umang classes. It resolved most of my doubts. Thanks to Umang.”
“I was under a lot of stress due to some family related issues. My studies were also getting affected. Umang sessions showed the way to deal with stress. Gradually I was able to come out of this situation by bringing about small changes in my life. I feel so thankful to the LSE Programme and our teachers.”
The School Education Department owns and implements with sheer determination the Umang program in high and higher secondary schools across the state of Madhya Pradesh.
The Directorate of Skill Development is actively implementing the Jeevan Tarang program in all the Government Industrial Training Institutes of Madhya Pradesh.
UNFPA has been playing a pivotal role by providing technical and financial support for institutionalization of the Life Skills Education program in Madhya Pradesh.
Bhartiya Grameen Mahila Sangh is a national level social development organisation based in Indore in Madhya Pradesh, India. BGMS renders professional services in social sector and implements a range of development projects at the grass roots level.