About the Initiative

About the Initiative

Kushalta Ke Kadam aims at empowering women from rural India and encourages them to become entrepreneurs by taking up sewing and training others in their respective communities. Since 2011, the USHA Silai School initiative has trained more than 14 lakh rural women through over 36,500 Silai schools, spanning over 22,850 villages across India.

 

The women earn Rs. 4,000 – 5,000 per month on an average, with the highest recorded monthly earning being Rs. 84,000 in a month.

 

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Adopt a Silai School

Adopt a Silai School

Do you want to be a part of the huge change that Usha Silai School is bringing about in the lives of millions of rural women? With just a simple click of a button, you can now contribute towards the opening of an Usha Silai School or support various other aspects of the school.

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WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

  • Saroj Namdev

    Saroj Namdev

    Saroj Namdev's journey with the USHA Silai School program is a testament to resilience and transformation. Before joining the initiative in 2012, Saroj's life was marked by financial hardship and constant struggle. Living in Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, her family faced numerous challenges, from the frequent illnesses of her children to the lack of proper medical care. Despite working tirelessly for long hours, they could barely make ends meet. However, everything changed when Saroj attended a 7-day training in Gaurganj, which opened new doors for her.

  • Sobiyamari

    Sobiyamari

    Sobiyamari's story is one of immense strength and determination. After the heartbreaking loss of her husband while she was pregnant, Sobiyamari returned to her village in Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, with an uncertain future. Rather than relying on her struggling parents for support, she chose to take charge of her destiny. Drawing upon the tailoring skills she had learned during a brief course in Mumbai, Sobiyamari began stitching clothes to make a living. Despite the many hurdles she faced, her resolve never wavered. Sobiyamari has built a life for her family.

  • Sunita Kumawat

    Sunita Kumawat

    Sunita's journey is one of courage and determination in the face of adversity. Living in a small village in Jaipur district, Rajasthan, she and her husband struggled to make ends meet with no steady work to support their family. Sunita, however, was determined to change their circumstances and create a better future for her children.Sunita came across the USHA Silai School program. It became the turning point in her life, offering her the opportunity to learn new techniques and broaden her capabilities. Through this program, Sunita was able to transform her skills, her business, and her family's future.

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