Strengthening Communities: The Impact of USHA Silai Schools
Sanjay and Shruti have empowered women at the USHA Silai School, enhancing their skills and confidence. Sana Aftab's fundraising campaign aids marginalized women in Bandra and Andheri. Collaborating with Pratham, they teach sewing skills for economic independence, aiming to help 10 women start sustainable businesses. Since 2021, Neeraj and Amita Kapoor's centers have trained 68 women, generating over ?22 lakhs. Ismail Khatri's donation of 4,500 meters of fabric enables these women to create products for sale. Together, these efforts are transforming lives and strengthening communities.
Driven by her passion for societal change, Sana Aftab spearheaded a fundraising campaign aimed at economically empowering marginalized women living in slum areas around Bandra and Andheri. Her initiative, in collaboration with the Pratham Mumbai Education Initiative and the USHA Silai School, seeks to equip these women with essential sewing skills and tools for self-reliance.
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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.
Team NDTV | Saturday March 22, 2025The USHA Silai School Program empowers women across India with sewing skills, transforming them into trainers and fostering community growth and independence
- Team NDTV | Thursday March 13, 2025
Celebrating women entrepreneurs and their handmade crafts, empowering communities through creativity at the 5th Meghalaya Aajivika Saras Mela
- Team NDTV | Tuesday March 11, 2025
USHA Silai School in Ramanathapuram empowers local women through tailoring education, enabling them to build businesses and achieve financial independence
- Team NDTV | Monday March 10, 2025
Mamata Devi's inspiring journey from hardship to empowerment through sewing training, uplifting her community and transforming lives
- Team NDTV | Thursday March 06, 2025
Women in rural India, like Geetaben and Leelaben, are transforming lives through Silai Schools and Training Cum Production Centres, fostering empowerment, skill development, and community resilience
- Team NDTV | Wednesday March 05, 2025
Anwara Begum's journey with USHA Silai School in Odisha showcases her transformation into a successful entrepreneur, empowering her community and inspiring young girls toward financial independence
