Taking another step towards empowering women, Amity Humanity Foundation (AHF) in association with Indraprastha Gas Limited organized an AH-IGL project which aimed at skill development in women and making them financially independent by teaching them modern methods of sewing and stitching.
The first batch of AH-IGL project completed their training period and Certificate Distribution Ceremony was organized for Advanced Sewing Machine Operators (ASMO) and Basic Sewing Machine Operators (BSMO) today at Amity University, Noida.
More than 60 proud trainees received the certificates, who came from humble backgrounds and wanted to pursue tailoring as a profession to make their ends meet and support their families financially. The trainees were women in the age group of 18 to 35 years and full of enthusiasm. Shraddha, a trainee, expressed that it was a great learning opportunity for her and that she is now self-independent. Kavita, another trainee and a housewife, said that this training has helped her become not only a dexterous worker but also a more responsible person towards the society.
Briefing about the project, Mr. Lalit Sharma, Sr. Manager Operation, AHF apprised the audience that the sole vision behind the project was women empowerment. “It was designed with a ‘mixed approach’, keeping in mind the age-groups and backgrounds of the women”, he added. He heartily expressed his gratitude to Ms. Pooja Chauhan, Chairperson, AHF for being the torch-bearer in this endeavor.
Sharing her thoughts, Ms. Pooja Chauhan, the chief architect behind the success of the initiative, commended the courageous step these women took by participating. She announced, “The doors of Amity would always remain open for you all.”
Mr. Rajeev Sikka, Director Commercial, IGL, reiterated that the project aimed at empowering women and skill development. He said that all those who took this training are going to be role models for their families and their society and would lead a much better life now.
Expressing his pleasure to be a part of the initiative Mr. E.S Ranganathan, MD, IGL lauded the efforts put in by the trainees and the trainers themselves. He conveyed that the program had prepared the women to face the hardships in life with courage.