Compare RLI PG Programs and Other PG Programs
RLI PG Programs
Education Fellowships
Multi–Sectoral Fellowships
Other PG Programs
Core Purpose
Through sustainable enterprise creation and system transformation, empower youth to enable dignified livelihoods for women.
Peripheral level support to schooling system through youth leadership and community teaching.
Build young leaders for social innovation and community development without sector orientation.
Build theoretical expertise and professional credentials.
Learning Structure
Seeds: 45 days theory (12 %) + 365 days practicum (88 %). Sprouts: 8 months theory (33 %) + 16 months practicum (67 %)
Short induction + school/community immersion (~85 % field).
Bootcamp + placement in NGO/start-up (~80 % field).
Semester modules + internship (~20 % field).
Curriculum Design
Integrated & competency-based Combines conceptual depth (livelihoods, gender, enterprise, systems thinking) with field immersion.
Project-driven. Minimal academic content; learning from field situations in schools or districts.
Placement-centric. Learning occurs mainly through organizational exposure; structured curriculum limited.
Syllabus-bound. Predetermined academic content; less contextual or applied.
Program Pathways
Two clear pathways — Seeds (13 months) & Sprouts (24 months) — with progression from practitioner to enterprise leader.
One pathway – classroom teaching or education leadership placement.
Fellowship tenure with single track of field work and reflection.
Single academic track, no progressive pathway.
Mentorship & Guidance
Multi-layered mentoring — faculty, enterprise mentors, community guides, and peer circles ensuring personal and professional growth.
Supervisor model. Limited to field mentors or school principals.
Program mentor model. Periodic check-ins, not continuous.
Faculty-centrc. Academic supervision, minimal mentoring beyond class.
Impact Orientation
Women-first impact model. Every project directly improves women’s income, agency, or access to enterprise systems.
Child-first impact model. Focused on school learning outcomes.
Community-first model. Impact varies by theme and host organization.
Knowledge-first model. Academic contribution through study or research.
Financial Support
Stipend ₹30K–₹40K/month + accommodation + performance incentives.
₹15K–₹20K/month + basic allowance.
₹15K–₹25K/month, variable by host.
Fee-paying programs; no stipend support.
Post-Program Support
Lifetime association through Access Livelihoods network, incubation, placement, and enterprise funding.
Alumni network; informal engagement.
Limited alumni engagement after fellowship ends.
Occasional alumni support; no ecosystem linkage.
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