By the end of 2022, for every Rs. 100 invested in the training of women, the Usha Silai School generated an average of Rs. 8,300, reported IIT-Delhi study
Used for both offense and defence, Karra Samu and Kathi Samu are incredibly dynamic and visually captivating martial art forms
Usha Play has teamed up with the Kasturba Gandhi Memorial Trust, Tulja Bhavani Mardani Khel, and Prashikshan va Sanskrutik Seva Sanstha, Pune to revive an old indigenous sport of Maharashtra - Mardani Khel
Usha is taking the reach of its Silai app to another level, by providing certification to the women who benefit from the sewing and tailoring course in the app
Usha Silai app has content on how to sew, various stitching techniques for different garments, information on the maintenance of sewing machines
Turai Kar becomes more than a game. It unites participants, offering a platform for joy, stress relief, cognitive stimulation and enhanced problem-solving skills
Stick fighting, or "Gatka," is a combat sport involving two or more participants and wooden sticks called "Soti" that are meant to resemble swords
In Pune's Saswad, women of Usha Silai School organised a yoga camp, promoting not just physical health but also unity and breaking societal barriers
Usha Silai School in collaboration with SIDBI, is breaking barriers and transcending distances, bringing the promise of empowerment for women to the heart of the challenging terrains of Jammu and Kashmir
The collaboration between Usha Silai School and Rourkela Steel Plant in establishing the Usha Training-cum-Production Center exemplifies the potential for positive change toward building an inclusive and empowered society
By establishing a comprehensive partnership, NEEPCO and Usha have leveraged their strengths to foster sustainable energy and empower women through skill enhancement and valuable employment prospects
In her quest to create a lasting social impact, Balamani, Usha Silai School Super Achiever has trained over 340 women, who can potentially employ many other women, establishing a network of artisans.
In West Bengal's Siliguri, Usha Silai School, in collaboration with Lions Club, is transforming lives by equipping women with sewing skills, fostering financial independence and self-reliance
A joint initiative between the Usha Silai School and Fathima School Malja-ul Islam Orphanage is empowering women while also fostering societal growth in Kasaragod, Kerala
In Rajasthan's Karauli, the Usha Silai programme, in collaboration with Maharaja Ganesh Pal Charitable Trust, is empowering women artisans. Through skillful craftsmanship and traditional techniques, women like Shobha Jatav are weaving a brighter future, one stitch at a time
"Usha is my fortune and my future. My identity has changed with the help of Usha," says Suchismita Sahoo, Swavalamban Silai School teacher from Odisha
Anita Bal, a resident of Churka Tola village in Madhya Pradesh, underwent a nine-day training programme where she learned not only different techniques of sewing and embroidery, but also acquired technical expertise in machine operation
In the remote corners of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the Usha Silai School's Training-cum-Production Centre is pioneering change, uplifting local women through skill development
Nestled in Ladakh, the Usha Silai School empowers local women with sewing skills. One such beneficiary is Mansoora Banoo in Kargil
In Belonia, Tripura, with the Usha Silai School training program, women like Shilpi Das are not just learning the art of sewing but are also weaving tales of resilience and transformation
The Usha Silai School initiative in Dholka, Gujarat, stands as a shining example of how environmental consciousness and women empowerment can go hand in hand
In Meghalaya's Mairang village, the USHA Training Cum Production Centre is making significant strides in empowering women through training while also promoting sustainability
Meghalaya's Mawlynnong village is a hub for women's empowerment. The Usha Training Cum Production Center is equipping local women with skills to create marketable products, fostering economic growth. With a unique blend of tradition, cleanliness, and empowered women, Mawlynnong is more than just a picturesque village it's a community on the rise.
Under Usha's Silai School initiative, women are gaining financial independence. Vandana Gadag, a tribal woman residing in the underdeveloped village of Velugam, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, achieved financial autonomy by starting her small-scale enterprise
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced a total lockdown in India from midnight for 21 days to fight the spread of coronavirus.
India must also straight away allow internationally-recognized testing kits to be used here - these are already in use in the USA and Europe (do not delay by waiting for Indian clearance).
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Hopefully, you are following social distancing and not mingling, especially with large groups or in crowded places. Can wearing a mask help? Here's what doctors say:
People across the world are worried about the rising cases of COVID-19, a highly contagious disease caused by the Novel Coronavirus that was first detected in China's Wuhan in December last year. What should you do if you're feeling any little ill, flu-ish and you are worried that you have symptoms of coronavirus?
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With some 400 positive cases within a population of 1.3 billion, the burning question in the minds of many is whether India is under-reporting. Until a couple of days ago, there were strict, conservative criteria for COVID 19 testing.
Soap and water is still the best way to clean your hands. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Wash hands with warm or cold water. Lather soap to get it on the backs of hands, between fingers and under finger nails before rinsing off. According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, the time spent should be 20 seconds (or the time taken to sing the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice).
If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60 per cent alcohol.
The hand sanitizer should be applied to one palm before rubbing the hands together. While rubbing, the gel should be spread all over the hands and fingers, covering all surfaces until completely dry.
Cleansers and wipes are effective in cleaning and disinfecting objects and surfaces that are frequently touched.
Alcohol is effective at killing different types of microbes, including both viruses and bacteria. Coronavirus is the type of virus with an outer wrapping, called an envelope, which alcohol can kills.
Despite many DIY sites and programmes suggesting it, vodka doesn’t have enough alcohol content to effectively kill microbes.
India Coming Together Against COVID-19 campaign, an RB and NDTV initiative, aims to provide a platform to highlight the works of the unsung heroes, NGOs and community leaders at the frontline of the hygiene battle against COVID-19.
It is a small effort to keep Indians well informed with medical facts and the news that matters the most in their daily lives during the current lock-down. A campaign of hope despite of all of us being isolated.
The campaign will recognise and acknowledge the unsung heroes who are at the forefront of this battle against the coronavirus – doctors, the police, community kitchens, the suppliers of essential commodities. Pan-India stories on the effort being made to combat the virus – narrated by the administrators, the police and government bodies. We will also showcase how hygiene and handwashing are critical in this fight against Novel Coronavirus.