Preparing youth for the workforce through hands-on maker education

The Problem

India is facing a major job crisis.

180 million youth will enter India’s workforce in the next 15 years, over 50% from marginalized backgrounds. 90 million new jobs will have to be created, many requiring digital/technological competency.

Yet over 54% of Indian youth today are not employable for any job, and 37% with a college degree are unemployed.

Our Solution

MakerGhat builds low-cost makerspaces in schools and communities, accompanied by evidence-based curriculum and robust teacher training. Our programs develop key skills and attitudes linked to employability through hands-on training.

We work with children (Grades 6 to 12) and youth (college students and beyond). Participants engage in our program for at least 1.5 hours per week, cultivating essential 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, self-efficacy, communication, and collaboration.

More broadly, our goal is to build the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs who come from diverse backgrounds and enable social and economic change for their communities.

Our Programs

  • School MakerKits

    Comprehensive kits designed to introduce STEM concepts and making skills to students in a fun and engaging way.

  • Regional Makerspaces

    Vibrant community hubs equipped with tools and resources to foster collaboration and innovation among makers of all ages and skill levels.

  • Colleges, Polytechnic and ITI’s

    Partnerships with educational institutions to provide cutting-edge resources, training, and hands-on learning curriculum.

  • Incubator

    A comprehensive program to nurture entrepreneurial dreams, offering mentorship, funding, and access to a thriving maker community.

Our Impact

Regions covered

Odisha

Tamil Nadu

Karnataka

Andhra Pradesh

Punjab

Kerala

Rajasthan

Maharashtra

Odisha • Tamil Nadu • Karnataka • Andhra Pradesh • Punjab • Kerala • Rajasthan • Maharashtra •

Testimonials

Are you an educator, student, mentor, or organization interested in making?

We are always looking to grow our community of students, makers, and collaborators! If you would like to bring our programs to your region or partner with us, please send us an email at info@makerghat.org