50% Tax Exemption Under Section 80G*

*Only applicable for Indian Citizens

A Legacy of Empowerment

Abhishek Bachchan Advocates
for Magic Bus

A Letter From a Youth to
our Livelihood Trainer

Leading the Way in Education and Skilling

Magic Bus is one of the top five NGOs in the education and skilling space in India. We help young people living in poverty transition
from challenging childhoods to meaningful livelihoods by engaging their parents, peers, community and local institutions

Gender-Inclusivity Focused

60%
of Livelihood Programme participants are girls.

White & Grey Collar Jobs

2.9L
Youth placed in jobs as on 30th September, 2023

Aspirational Salaries

80%
of Young people are placed with an average salary of
₹12,000 to ₹15,000

Jobs Stability

65%
continue to stay employed 3 months after joining

Real Stories of Impact

Pooja Mane's Journey

From Village Life to Police Duties:
Pooja’s Journey of Transformation

Pooja Mane, from Borgaon Khurd village, dreamed of becoming a police officer. Supported by Magic Bus's UDDAN project, which offered life skills, study resources, and scholarships. She ultimately secured her place in the police force. Despite financial obstacles, she completed her exams and rigorous police training, joining as a Female Police Officer at Karjat Railway Police Station.

Nikita's Triumph

From Child Marriage Threat to Civil Engineering: Nikita's Triumph

Nikita from Babhulgaon nearly became a victim of child marriage but found strength through Magic Bus’s Project Disha. Life skills sessions and support from a facilitator empowered her to resist societal pressures and pursue her dreams in civil engineering. She secured a place in Nagpur’s Government Polytechnic College and now inspires others in her village.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why Magic Bus?
  • Magic Bus India Foundation bridges the gap between skills and employment, especially for women, by focusing on life and employability skills for sustainable jobs. Reaching marginalised youth, Magic Bus empowers them to secure dignified work, skilling and placing over one lakh youth annually.

  • Who does Magic Bus support?
  • Magic Bus supports youth aged 21 to 25 years who come from families with an annual income of less than INR 250,000 and are classified as NEET, meaning they are not currently engaged in education, employment, or training.

  • Where does Magic Bus place youth?
  • Magic Bus places youth in sectors such as Retail & E-Commerce, IT and IT-enabled Services, Quick Service Restaurants (QSR), Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI), as well as Logistics.

  • How can I save tax on my salary?
  • Save tax by donating to registered organizations like Magic Bus India Foundation under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, which allows exemptions on the donated amount.

  • How do I claim 80G exemption?
  • Donate to an eligible organization like Magic Bus India Foundation, obtain the receipt and 80G certificate, and include these details when filing your tax return.