USHA Provides Mechanical Training To Budding Women Entrepreneurs
To enhance the skills of women, USHA has been working with thousands of women across the country. But unlike in other places, the training in the north and northeastern states go beyond stitching. As part of the USHA Silai School Program, the women in these states get mechanical training wherein they learn to repair sewing machines which is usually considered as a man's job. As the women of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Manipur get mechanical training, an additional skill set that is helping them earn additional income by putting their knowledge to use, we bring to you some of the success stories.
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To help her husband with some additional earning, Ms Latasana used to work at a tailoring shop at Imphal Bazaar as a daily wage labourer, but the work was not dignified enough. Also, it often became difficult for her to go to work due to the family inconvenience which further affected her earnings.
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During her struggle, Ms Latasana came across USHA Silai School Program and underwent seven-day training after which she opened her own school. Till date, she has taught 11 learners and 5 others are undergoing the basic course of sewing. On average, she earns Rs. 8000 every month.
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Now Ms Latasana's plan is to start her own business and engage women and girls of her locality. She also wants to establish mechanical servicing of the sewing machine in rural areas as a potential avenue of dignified earning for unemployed women and youths.
