Environmental ConsciousnessAfter undergoing a training at Usha Silai School, women are making bags from waste banners, natural fibres.
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USHA has stepped up to promote various traditional sports across India with the help of women of Silai Schools.
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For over a decade, the Usha Silai School Programme has been making a remarkable impact, reaching the most remote parts of India.
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Diparani Payung
Diparani from Assam's Mising tribe, sustains her household by sewing and training other women & girls. At 13 years of age, she started stitching skirts and frocks by running several experiments on her sister’s silai machine. Little did she know that later in life, she would upskill 36 girls in what she considered her hobby. On learning about USHA’s Silai School Intervention in Majuli, she joined the training to enhance her income. She participated in the 7 days training program, and efficiently established her Silai School. Today she earns Rs. 8000. Teaching her skills to students brings her the most joy.
Matilda Mary
Matilda Mary of Eraiyur, Tamil Nadu, is a self employed tailoring and training entrepreneur. A week long professional tailoring programme by Usha Silai in 2010 was a turning point in Matlida’s life. When Usha gave her a machine, she had set up a centre in the front yard of her house. She trained women from her village for a modest 500 rupees a month. Her quality of work and training became a massive hit and women from her village and the neighborhood flocked to her to get their dresses made and learn sewing. She has trained nearly 200 women in her village.
Rita Devi
Rita devi who hails from chotki Sandiya, Bhojpur district of Ara, Bihar had the urge to learn art forms and wanted to adopt new skills. Her wish came true as she got the opportunity to learn at Usha silai school. Rita attended a 7-day training program which helped her to learn about the Sujani art form. Today, Rita trains an ample amount of women about the sujani art and adds skills upon their fingers to script a revolution in areas where traditional form burns bright. Rita has truly shown that learning has no age. She is making her family proud and empowering many other women like her.
Usha Silai School Programme Stitching Together Empowerment And Economic Growth Across India: IIT Delhi Study
Empowering women across diverse backgrounds, the Usha Silai School programme not only offers sewing and stitching skills but also fosters inclusivity and economic independence. A recent independent study by IIT Delhi highlights its profound impact, showcasing how this initiative not only transforms individual lives but also contributes significantly to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Take a look!
Skillful Collaboration: Usha Partners With Indian Armed Forces To Empower Women
The Indian Armed Forces have always been at the forefront when it comes to safeguarding the nation's security. Members of the Armed forces have dedicated their lives to the service of the people in more ways than one. Along with protecting the nation, the Indian Armed Forces are building empowered communities across the country. Let's take a glimpse into the collaboration between Usha Silai Schools and various centers, aimed at supporting Army wives and family members with skill development and vocational training.
Usha Silai Schools Reviving India's Traditional Sports For A Healthy Community Legacy
India's traditional sports like Adimurai, Mardani Khel, and Karra Samu and Kathi Samu, are now making a comeback, thanks to Usha. Here is how Usha is promoting a healthy and active lifestyle while strengthening the community's legacy tied to these sports, with the active participation of Usha Silai School women.
Usha Silai App Revolutionises The Art Of Sewing With Digital Learning
Women who may have limited access to traditional educational resources are now using smartphones to learn the art of sewing through Usha Silai Mobile App. The women are making the best use of platforms like Google Meet, Zoom and WhatsApp to discuss sewing content and community issues. Take a look!
From 'Gatka' To 'Turai Kar', Usha Champions Revival Of Traditional Sports Across India
From reintroducing ancient martial art forms like "Gatka" in Haryana to organising community games such as "Turai Kar" in Kashmir, USHA is not only promoting physical well-being but also reconnecting communities across India with their forgotten traditional sports. Take a look!
Usha's Partnerships With Government Bodies Help Unleash The Potential Of Rural Women
From North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) to Rourkela Steel Plant, the Usha Silai School Programme has collaborated with many government institutions and entities which has proven to be immensely significant in impacting the lives of rural women positively in many parts of India. Take a look.
Usha Sewing Centres Empowering Women In Remote Reaches Of India
From Shilpi Das to Mansoora Banoo, Usha Silai Schools are fostering financial independence among women, transforming them into self-reliant entrepreneurs. Take a look.
Meet The Super Achievers Of Usha Silai School, Fostering Financial Independence Among Women
In the past 12 years, over 33,000 Silai Schools have been opened. Some of the Silai School women have shown unmatched resilience and will to transform their lives. They have come a long way in the Silai School journey and are now looked up to as role models by other girls and women in their communities. Let's meet some of them.
How Usha Silai School Programme Is Collaborating With Different Organisations To Upskill Women
On one hand, Usha Silai School has collaborated with Meghalaya State Rural Livelihoods Society (MSRLS) to provide women with employment opportunities while also promoting environmental conservation, on the other hand, it has partnered with the Blind People's Association in Ahmedabad to upskill women with disabilities.
Usha Silai Schools Empowering Tribal Women Through Traditional Art Forms Across India
Usha Silai Schools are providing comprehensive training to tribal women across India, home to several indigenous tribes, by fusing their traditional art forms with embroidery. Take a look.
Kushalta Ke Kadam, an initiative by USHA Silai School and NDTV has entered its eighth season. The aim is to empower more women across rural India by teaching them sewing skills and helping them open new doors of opportunities for themselves. The initiative encourages rural women to become financially independent and entrepreneurs by taking up sewing and training others in their respective communities.
Since 2011, the USHA Silai School initiative has trained more than 12 lakh rural women through over 33,000 Silai schools, spanning over 20,751 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. This earning works as a catalyst towards building their self-confidence, reducing gender inequities, and raising their stature within their families and in society at large.
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.