Stick fighting, or "Gatka," is a combat sport involving two or more participants and wooden sticks called "Soti" that are meant to resemble swords
The collaboration of USHA and The Bhansali Trust has not just enabled employment and upskilling but also long-lasting relationships
Through partnerships and collaborations, USHA is looking at endless possibilities for strengthening existing Silai School women entrepreneurs so that they earn more, become more self-reliant, and become capable of shaping a better future on their own by developing skills in other women
The game with seven stones is known by different names in different states, such as, Lingochya in Maharashtra, Pitthu in Haryana, Satodiya in Gujarat, and Dabba Kali in Kerala. But while the names are endless, the rules are the same.
Now a master trainer herself, Ms. Reena began teaching other women and with the help of the government and the officials at Nari Niketan, she also started training inmates at the trust and the Balika Grah in stitching and sewing
The USHA Silai app is very informative for someone who's still learning how to sew and it's easy to use too. The videos explain concepts, processes & techniques with instructions & language that are easy to understand
Archery is an ancient sport of Jharkhand and it was also a means of livelihood for the tribal population.
A Kalarippayattu event was organised in Kannur city of Kerala with the sponsorship and support of USHA International and the Malabar Social Service Society.
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.