How Usha Silai School Programme Is Collaborating With Different Organisations To Upskill Women
On one hand, Usha Silai School has collaborated with Meghalaya State Rural Livelihoods Society (MSRLS) to provide women with employment opportunities while also promoting environmental conservation, on the other hand, it has partnered with the Blind People's Association in Ahmedabad to upskill women with disabilities.
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However, the women of Mawlinnong are not only solely dedicated to cleanliness. The USHA x TRAINING CUM PRODUCTION CENTER (TPC) is empowering local women in many different ways. In this center, the women gather after their morning chores, to acquire skills in cutting, measuring, stitching, and crafting finished products such as bags, pillow covers, and home decor items.
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Moving from the eastern corners of the country to the western state of Gujarat. Here, the Usha Silai Label Production Centre and the Blind People's Association are making collaborative efforts to empower women with disabilities through skill training and support.
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USHA has also collaborated with Tata Power Limited to provide Silai Schools with solar-powered machines, substantially boosting production capacity. Initially aimed at establishing 20 USHA centres in 200 villages across Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, the introduction of solar-powered sewing machines has succeeded and enriched the learning experience for the rural women involved.
