By the end of 2022, for every Rs. 100 invested in the training of women, the Usha Silai School generated an average of Rs. 8,300, reported IIT-Delhi study
Renowned for its skill development program in sewing and tailoring, Usha's training cum production centre is enabling the wives of Army personnel at the village level to become financially independent
In her quest to create a lasting social impact, Balamani, Usha Silai School Super Achiever has trained over 340 women, who can potentially employ many other women, establishing a network of artisans.
In West Bengal's Siliguri, Usha Silai School, in collaboration with Lions Club, is transforming lives by equipping women with sewing skills, fostering financial independence and self-reliance
A joint initiative between the Usha Silai School and Fathima School Malja-ul Islam Orphanage is empowering women while also fostering societal growth in Kasaragod, Kerala
Anita Bal, a resident of Churka Tola village in Madhya Pradesh, underwent a nine-day training programme where she learned not only different techniques of sewing and embroidery, but also acquired technical expertise in machine operation
In the remote corners of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the Usha Silai School's Training-cum-Production Centre is pioneering change, uplifting local women through skill development
Nestled in Ladakh, the Usha Silai School empowers local women with sewing skills. One such beneficiary is Mansoora Banoo in Kargil
In Belonia, Tripura, with the Usha Silai School training program, women like Shilpi Das are not just learning the art of sewing but are also weaving tales of resilience and transformation
The Usha Silai School initiative in Dholka, Gujarat, stands as a shining example of how environmental consciousness and women empowerment can go hand in hand
In Meghalaya's Mairang village, the USHA Training Cum Production Centre is making significant strides in empowering women through training while also promoting sustainability
Meghalaya's Mawlynnong village is a hub for women's empowerment. The Usha Training Cum Production Center is equipping local women with skills to create marketable products, fostering economic growth. With a unique blend of tradition, cleanliness, and empowered women, Mawlynnong is more than just a picturesque village it's a community on the rise.
The collaboration of USHA and The Bhansali Trust has not just enabled employment and upskilling but also long-lasting relationships
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
The ultimate aim of prison administration is to reform and rehabilitate offenders, and training by USHA master trainers is part of that
Over the years, Ms. Bano increased her skill and knowledge by participating in different capacity building programmes such as the Life skill Training programme, Master Trainers training programme and she has now taken on a new role and responsibility of being an LRP - or Local Resource Person
Tulsi Shah exemplifies the chain impact of the USHA Silai School Training Program that spreads in the country through the Silai School Women Entrepreneurs
The success of teaching women Kantha through the USHA Silai Schools in West Benal villages is an example of helping them develop their inherent latent potentials. And helping women become self-sufficient and earning members of their families
Gram Utthan NGO and USHA have helped change rural women's life in the state. The process of making women proficient in the traditional Chandua art started with 20 women and now has grown to 150 women
At these Training cum Production Centres (TCPC), the women not only learn how to stitch and service sewing machines, they are also taught Chikankari - intricate work involving 36 types of stitching on textile.
In Kargil, USHA and SIDBI took it upon themselves to bring women out of their villages and upskill them, in addition to teaching them soft skills
With an increase in the number of Silai Schools across the country, a need for more trainers to deliver quality training was realised and this led to the concept of Master Trainers, which has now been in practice for a few years
USHA has been training rural women in sewing and stitching for 11 years. Now, with UNFPA, it is providing life skill education to help them earn a better income
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.