Aarohi & Shriya’s Speech – Skill Expo

India faces a major challenge—unemployment. Despite being the world’s most populous country, millions of youth, orphans, and tribal artists struggle to find jobs due to limited access to higher education and vocational skills. But what if art could be the solution?

Art as a Path to Financial Independence

At Kala Sangam, we believe that art is not just a form of creative expression—it is an opportunity for financial independence. We provide art-based skill training to help individuals earn a livelihood without needing degrees. Our programs focus on practical, income-generating skills such as:

• 🎨 Sketching at fairs – Live portrait drawing for tourists and local markets
• 🖌 Signboard painting – Traditional sign-making for businesses and street vendors
• ✏ Caricature & portrait drawing – Personalized artwork for events and social media
• 🌿 Henna & tattoo art – Body art as a quick and affordable source of income
• 🖼 Street murals & wall painting – Beautifying spaces while promoting local talent

NEP 2020: A Step in the Right Direction

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 encourages vocational education and skill-based learning, ensuring that students develop practical talents beyond academics. Kala Sangam aligns with this vision by promoting art as a career option, fostering creativity, and reducing unemployment.

Tribal Art: Connecting to Our Roots & Creating Jobs

India has a rich heritage of tribal and folk art forms, such as:

• 🔸 Warli – Tribal storytelling through symbolic figures
• 🔸 Madhubani – Vibrant paintings from Bihar with intricate details
• 🔸 Pattachitra – Scroll painting from Odisha and Bengal
• 🔸 Gond Art – Detailed tribal motifs using dots and lines

Creating Employers, Not Employees

Why seek a job when you can create one? In today’s world, art is no longer limited to galleries—it is everywhere, from advertising and branding to digital media and animation. Young artists can become entrepreneurs, freelancers, and content creators.

Some career paths we promote include:

• 📌 Freelance illustrators & mural artists – Commission-based work
• 📌 Digital designers & content creators – Selling art online
• 📌 Handmade product sellers – Customized tote bags, posters, recycled art
• 📌 Event artists – Face painting, henna, and wedding art
• 📌 Art educators – Conducting workshops for children and adults

Sustainable & Affordable Approach

Many believe that pursuing art is expensive, but we prove otherwise. We focus on affordable, eco-friendly materials, like:

• ♻ Recycled paper & handmade sheets – Reducing environmental impact
• 🎨 Natural pigments & plant-based dyes – Cost-effective and sustainable
• 🖌 Upcycling waste materials into artwork – Making art accessible to all

Government Support & Future Goals

The government offers support to artists through various schemes, but many are unaware of them. We help artists access programs like:

• 📌 Hunar Se Rozgar Tak – Free skill training for unemployed youth in creative fields
• 📌 TRIFED & Tribal Handicrafts Schemes – Providing financial assistance to tribal artisans
• 📌 National Handicrafts Development Program – Encouraging the commercialization of traditional crafts
• 📌 MUDRA Loans for Artists & Entrepreneurs – Helping individuals start small creative businesses

Our Vision: The Future of Kala Sangam

• 🔹 Short-Term Impact: Training individuals in quick, income-generating artistic skills.
• 🔹 Long-Term Goal: Expanding into a recognized art training center.

Impact of Our Project

• 📌 Reducing unemployment – Making artistic skills a reliable source of income
• 📌 Empowering underprivileged communities – Giving orphans, tribal artists, and rural youth access to art-based careers
• 📌 Preserving cultural heritage – Reviving traditional Indian art in a modern, profitable way
• 📌 Promoting sustainability – Encouraging the use of eco-friendly and recycled materials
• 📌 Encouraging entrepreneurship – Transforming artists into business owners

A Call to Action

Art isn’t just creativity—it’s financial freedom. With dedication and the right skills, anyone can build a career in art. Imagine a future where no one is jobless because everyone has a skill.

Thank you for this opportunity, and we hope to inspire you to see art as a powerful solution to unemployment.