Goutamee and Piru from Special Olympics Bharat led a nine-month skill development program for 15 young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The project provided hands-on training in practical skills such as phenyl making, dishwashing liquid preparation, clay pot art, stitched bag making, and other crafts.

The project also included an awareness campaign to engage local schools and community members. It culminated in a community exhibition where participants could showcase and sell their finished products, creating an opportunity to apply their skills and engage with the broader community.

Goutamee and Piru were inspired by the mission of Special Olympics Bharat and wanted to create opportunities for young people to develop practical skills, build confidence, and participate more fully in their communities. They were also motivated by the support of their families and fellow youth leaders who embraced the Unified model.

Throughout the nine-month program, participants took part in vocational training, inclusive sports activities, leadership development, and community awareness initiatives. The project connected youth with trainers, volunteers, schools, and community centers to create opportunities for skills-based learning and meaningful interaction.

Inclusive sports and Unified activities brought youth with and without IDD together to participate, cooperate, and build teamwork. Community exhibitions provided another opportunity for participants to connect with others while showcasing the products they created through their training.
The project created opportunities for young people with and without IDD to learn, participate, and engage with their community. By combining vocational training, inclusive sports, and community exhibitions, the project supported skill development while creating spaces for cooperation and shared learning.

Project leaders highlighted the vocational training sessions, inclusive sports activities, and community exhibitions as some of the most meaningful moments of the project. Together, these activities helped participants build practical skills and take part in structured, inclusive community experiences.
Through the project, Goutamee and Piru strengthened their skills in planning, coordination, and communication. One important lesson they learned was the importance of adapting training methods to meet participants' individual learning needs.

The youth leaders also gained experience managing timelines, coordinating resources, and working with trainers, schools, volunteers, and community members. These experiences helped them develop their leadership skills while ensuring that project activities were implemented smoothly.