45-year-old Vilas Mahadu Shinde who lives in a chawl in Versova is a dabbawala. He has been collecting clothes while delivering lunchboxes for six years now
Blind People's Association has been involved in upcycling and reusing old clothes as a way to promote sustainability and also generate income for the disabled individuals
In 2014, Sajan Veerr Abrol, founded the not-for-profit organisation, Clothes Box Foundation, with the idea of making clothes accessible to those in need
USHA hopes they will be able to capitalise on this advantage and that their continued intervention will turn Puducherry into a strong contender in the silambam circuit of India
USHA has been persistently promoting local traditions and culture around the country, whether through traditional forms of art and craft or indigenous forms of spor
Yoga is practised worldwide by millions of people in many forms and variations. At its core, it is a mind-body practise combining physical posture, breathing techniques, and meditation for both health and relaxation
USHA has been joining hands with like minded partners as well as individuals to bring the benefits to as many women beneficiaries as possible
The North Western Railway Womens Welfare Organisation (NWRWWO) has been committed to working for the welfare of railway employees and their families. In addition to this Silai school, they have donated RO water plants and promoted sports in various regions
With the plastic ban in the state, the Meghalaya State Rural Livelihoods Society (MSRLS) saw this as an opportunity to curb pollution and create employment for women who could stitch cloth bags
USHA Silai schools partnership with Alkem Laboratories began when the pharmaceutical company approached the organisation with the intention of empowering women in and around Baddi by teaching them skills
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.
Inspired by the impact of its work, USHA plans to scale up its involvement with traditional indigenous sports
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
In this spotlight session, H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for AI, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, UAE, and Hon. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, India's Minister for Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, India, engaged in a lively conversation around the opportunities for collaboration and co-creation between the two countries and how the India Stack ...
The success of the metaverse itself hinges on the evolution of web 3.0 and related decentralised protocols
At IGF UAE 2022, Bollywood star and entrepreneur Vivek Oberoi spoke about the trends in the OTT space, the impetus behind his philanthropy efforts and his journey as a co-founder of four social impact companies
The discussion throughout the masterclass with prominent founders included keeping up with the start-up culture, long-term business growth, company culture and morale, industry specifics and righteous strategic planning
The India Stack has broader applications than just payments (UPI) and e-commerce (ONDC). It also includes e-sign (digital signatures), Digi-locker (documents registry), Aadhaar (digital identity) etc
The ultimate aim of prison administration is to reform and rehabilitate offenders, and training by USHA master trainers is part of that
Bhupender Yadav, Indias Minister of Labour and Employment, Environment, Forest and Climate Change, spoke about India's climate action programme and commitment towards achieving carbon emission targets
India's External Affairs Minister, Dr S. Dr Jaishankar talked about the future global instability due to issues like Covid, climate and conflict, and pointed how the India-UAE bilateral relationship will be important to navigate challenges
Kushalta Ke Kadam, an initiative undertaken in collaboration by NDTV and USHA, aims at empowering women from rural India and encourages to become financially independent. It motivates them to become entrepreneurs by taking up sewing and training others in their respective communities. Since 2011, Usha Silai Campaign has trained more than 8 lakh women from rural areas, with over 26,878 Silai schools, spanning over 15,689 villages across India.
Kushalta Ke Kadam in Season 6 has returned with new goals, vision, and many new success stories. The new season will witness the establishment of the new partnerships with government, corporate and institutions.It celebrates the women who sustained during the pandemic when the world economy was collapsing, when people were losing their jobs.