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Empowering Women, Enabling Progress: The Rise Of Women-Led Entrepreneurship

As women continue to upskill, the world of entrepreneurship becomes more inclusive and diverse. Each new skill learned, every barrier broken, leads to stronger communities, and empowered women paving the way for future generations.

Empowering Women, Enabling Progress: The Rise Of Women-Led Entrepreneurship

For many women in business, upskilling is not just an option; it's a necessity. In a rapidly changing business environment, continuous learning helps women entrepreneurs stay competitive and relevant.

Empowering Women, Enabling Progress: The Rise Of Women-Led Entrepreneurship

Beyond technical skills, mentorship and networking play a key role in upskilling. Women entrepreneurs are finding strength in communities-online forums, mentorship programs, and business accelerators-where they can exchange knowledge, ideas, and support.

Empowering Women, Enabling Progress: The Rise Of Women-Led Entrepreneurship

Platforms like USHA and University of Kashmir have become lifelines for women entrepreneurs, offering flexibility to learn at their own pace. Whether it's the basic sewing and stitching or the advanced training to become master trainers and upskill women around them, or even providing them digital literacy, the options are endless.

Empowering Women, Enabling Progress: The Rise Of Women-Led Entrepreneurship

By empowering women with valuable skills, centres play a crucial role in community development. It not only enhances their economic prospects but also boosts their self-esteem and confidence. These empowered women can then contribute to the economic and social progress of their community.

Empowering Women, Enabling Progress: The Rise Of Women-Led Entrepreneurship

Women delve into advanced techniques like embroidery, pattern making, and tailoring. This comprehensive training equips them with the skills needed to excel in the garment industry.

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About the Initiative

About the Initiative

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.

 

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