USHA and Star Cement launch a pioneering project in Northeast India to train men in sewing machine mechanics, empowering rural women and creating new livelihood opportunities

Usha Silai app has content on how to sew, various stitching techniques for different garments, information on the maintenance of sewing machines

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.

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

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.

This initiative will also create additional income generation opportunities for the local women using electric sewing machines

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

USHA Silai School takes their training in the north and northeastern states beyond mainstream by providing mechanical training wherein, the women learn to repair sewing machines, traditionally considered as a man's job

From being dependent on in-laws for fulfilling family's basic needs to earning Rs. 20,000 a month, E. Iruthayamary from Pondicherry did it all alone