Training activities on tailoring, needlework work and embroidery are an initiative to empower rural women with tools for micro-entrepreneurship and livelihood activities. The program teaches women how to stitch clothes and connects them to large-scale market opportunities, increasing both earning potential and self-confidence to empower rural women with tools for micro-entrepreneurship.
32 new Sewing Machines were purchased for this purpose
and Trained Instructors were appointed for these Centres.
established on 21-June-2022
Total Batches : 8
Number of Benificiaries: 171
St.Mary's Tailoring Center
established on 09-July-2022
Total Batches : 9
Number of Benificiaries: 209
Distributing Certificates
established on 09-Nov-2022
Total Batches : 5
Number of Benificiaries: 94
Course completion certificates issued
established on 01-Aug-2023
Total Batches : 9
Number of Benificiaries: 192
established on 05-Aug-2023
Total Batches : 9
Number of Benificiaries: 158
Course completion certificates issued
The quality of the training provided in the Tailoring Centres and word of communication from outgoing trainees increased the registration of more women aspirants for the next batch started from March 2024. Intensive and newly updated designs on embroidery and needlecraft were introduced to the trainees to enhance their skills according to the market trend, and to the needs of the customers. There is a remarkable increase in the registration of the trainees in all these Centres.
As a follow-up measure, periodical meetings were conducted at the Tailoring Centres to evaluate the progress and feedback from the Trainees. To measure the impact of the training, monitoring and evaluation meetings were coordinated by the ToTs (Training of the Trainees) for Women’s Development Programs. As part of the training's output and outcome, these participants have performed well in the Training, and Course completion certificates were issued. A few of the deserving Trainees have been guided to apply for Sewing machines through government schemes and have received them. Many of the trainees have joined the existing Tailoring Shops to further improve their practical skills.
The trainees are happy about the Tailoring Centres and the performance of the instructors. Few are willing to continue the Training further to improve their skills in embroidery and other artworks related to ladies' dressmaking.
Tailoring Course Completion: The quality of training provided in the Tailoring Centres and word-of-mouth communication from outgoing trainees have increased enrolment among more women aspirants for the batches started in 2025-2026. Intensive training on updated models and designs in embroidery and needlecrafts has been provided to beginners, enhancing their skills in line with market trends and customer needs. Their learning has progressed gradually, and they have completed 3-to 6-month courses. All participants who completed the course have received a certificate of completion, which has increased their self-confidence and capabilities.
Post-Course Ambitions: Some are seeking employment in boutiques and tailoring shops, starting their own tailoring at home, or finding employment in garment units, applying their learned skills to earn a livelihood and generate income. The training successfully achieved its objectives of equipping women with basic tailoring knowledge and improving competence. The course certification serves as proof of their employability and opens up opportunities.