This component aims at mainstreaming school drop-out beneficiaries with special focus on artisan family members. Key objective of the bridge program is to enrol beneficiaries (at least 50 percent being women), for open schooling in class 8th, 10th, and 12th, and undertake education coaching and assessment by NIOS or any other institutions as approved by MoMA, and ensure that at least 40 percent pass-rate is achieved.