Empowering project: Sewing classes inaugurated at Halsi

📅 April 30, 2016 • 📍 Nandgad

On April 30, 2016, at 3:30 p.m., Jagruti Mahila Vikas Kendra, the social center of Auxilium-Nandgad, inaugurated Sewing Classes at Halsi. The classes are sponsored by the Central Government of India for a batch of 20 young girls and women from the neighborhood for a duration of six months. The program began with a prayer service led by Sr. Anita Gracias, the in-charge of the social service center. The Chief Guest was Mr. Naganur, Vice-Principal of Community Polytechnic. Also present were Project Manager Mr. M. K. Mandu, Taluka Panchayat member Amirbi Tasildar, Jagruti President Mrs. Kosu Figure, and the Animator Sr. Monica Shera. The sewing class students lit the lamp, symbolizing the lighting of many lives through skill-sharing and empowerment. The guests were felicitated with a shawl and a bouquet of flowers by the students. Mr. Naganur briefly instructed the students on the project's objective: the empowerment of rural women to become self-reliant. Snacks and tea were served to all attendees.