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Women Investing In Their Own Training Cum Production Centres

USHA's technical expertise and motivational guidance have amplified their existing spark. Women who once struggled are now not only successfully running Silai Schools but are taking the next giant leap: establishing their own Training Cum Production Centres.

Women Investing In Their Own Training Cum Production Centres

Geeta and Leelaben's journey began with a visit to the District office. They presented their proposal with passion and conviction. The government recognized their potential and has generously provided space for the centre, free of cost, for five years.

Women Investing In Their Own Training Cum Production Centres

Lakshmi's journey began when she underwent USHA's training and opened her own Silai School in the village. With the dream to expand her micro enterprise, the training input, motivational support, and the capacity to purchase a commercial sewing machine, Lakshmi's life began to change.

Women Investing In Their Own Training Cum Production Centres

Through USHA's Silai School, women like Laksmi have received more than just technical skills, they've gained financial independence.. Women have been able to purchase sewing machines with generous concessions, allowing them to scale their businesses. Lakshmi's financial struggles have turned into a story of triumph. Not only has she helped other women become skilful she has also been able to support her community by providing work opportunities for other women.

Women Investing In Their Own Training Cum Production Centres

After losing her husband, homemaker Mamata struggled to make ends meet until she joined the USHA Silai School program. Today, her training and production center, equipped with 8 sewing machines, provides steady work for at least 10 women. Mamata's initiative has transformed her life and uplifted others, fostering a supportive community that contributes to the local economy.

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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.

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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