As a model to the upcoming interventions, and as a test phase, seven initiatives were identified in different states. These centrally monitored projects will supplement the list of action items already taken up with various agencies during 2015-16 (Phase Zero).
- Master Trainers Development Programme – Bangalore and Delhi
- Literacy Program (Full Literacy in 25 Villages) – Bihar
- Poverty Eradication Drive (Women – Self Help Group Cluster) – Uttar Pradesh
- Finishing School – Rajasthan
- D-Voter Issue: Legal Support System – Assam
- Drinking Water Supply Project – West Bengal
- Sanitation Scheme (Providing Toilets) – Tamil Nadu
In addition to the seven Pilot Projects, another nation-wide Project, viz, IMDAD also was declared and launched on 15th August 2018 in Chennai.
- IMDAD
Each one of these projects falls in six different Focus Areas and are identified based on the developmental priority and potential for empowerment. They are identified in such a way that once successful, it can be copied elsewhere, and a snowballing effect can be created to multiply the impact. Discussions were held with various organisations and agencies who expressed their willingness to partner with these pilot projects.