Lemon Tree recruits for attitude and trains for skills. They have hired and trained over 3,000 people from the most marginalised sections of Indian society including disability, Acid attack survivors as well as orphans, abandoned girls, school dropouts and the transgender community.
As well as this they also try to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energy, recycling and reusing water in many different ways and running their hotels by adopting the principles of reduce, recycle and reuse.
Muskaan's story is one of collective determination, unwavering optimism, and an unwavering commitment to their mission. In 1982, a group of parents and professionals recognized the need for services and facilities catering to individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families. Initially, Muskaan was a loosely connected network, with uncertainties about the path ahead. However, through continuous learning, course corrections, and the accumulation of experience, Muskaan has steadily carved its path forward.
The MSDE-UKIERI Skills Thematic Institutional Partnerships Empowerment through Knowledge: A Programme for Social Justice, spanning from February 2018 to February 2021, brought together various partners to champion an important cause. As part of this initiative, the Skill Council took on a leading role in collaboration with Glasgow Kelvin College.