In order to provide employment opportunities to local women of neighbouring villages and promote gender equality, a Silai Centre was opened at Hanzik Village on 08 Feb 2020. The Silai Centre will train the local women on handicrafts, so as to empower them to earn their livelihood and support their families.
A total of 35 women across varying age groups, were present at the center and were briefed on the significance of the Centre as well as the daily routine and other planned programs to be undertaken in liaison with Women Empowerment Centre, Hanzik. The event saw the local women being given a Silai Kit, consisting of a pair of scissors and other stitching material. The women were also given Sewing Machines to begin their training. Additionally, an instructor has been recruited to train these women in the basic nuances of stitching and tailoring.
The local women thanked the Army, for extending their support in enabling women to be financially independent while also adding that such schemes would help empower more people and allow them to enter the mainstream. The people also added that such initiatives will further strengthen the bonhomie and cooperation that exists between the civilian populace and the Army.
