AkzoNobel India, the makers of Dulux paints and Coatings, has celebrated the milestone three years of Project Revive – it’s skill building program in decorative painting that has transformed the lives of over 800 drug-rehabilitated youth in Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh.
Project Revive was piloted by AkzoNobel in Manipur in December 2021 in collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare (Government of Manipur) and its NGO partner Makers Foundation. Here, identified vulnerable youth in 21 Drug Rehabilitation Centers (DRCs) across five districts of Manipur participated in AkzoNobel’s vocational skill training course in decorative painting.
Rohit Totla, Executive Director of AkzoNobel India, shares how the power of paint is transforming lives and communities, “By empowering drug-rehabilitated youth in the North-East with livelihood-oriented skills, Project Revive is helping these vulnerable youth unlock a meaningful life with new possibilities and confidence.” AkzoNobel India received a Special Mention for ‘Project Revive: Skill Building in Decorative Painting for Substance Users in the North East Region,’ recognizing the initiative’s notable efforts in driving sustainable development in the North East.