With an objective to empower the rural women with skillset to assist them in making a livelihood, Amity Humanity Foundation in association with Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) provided three months SMO training programme to more than 200 women from rural areas of Asgarpur, Chalera and Raipur among others.
A Certificate Distribution Ceremony for Advance Sewing Machine Operators (ASMO) and Basic Sewing Machine Operators (BSMO) batches was organized at Amity University Noida campus wherein training completion certificates were conferred upon proud trainees by Mr. E.S Rangnathan, MD, Indraprastha Gas Ltd.; Mr. Amit Garg, Director, Commercial, Indraprastha Gas Ltd and Mrs. Pooja Chauhan, Chairperson, Amity Humanity Foundation (AHF). It is noteworthy that a few male students have also registered for the programme this year. One batch of 34 trainees at sector 44, Noida center completed training earlier this month. The second batch of 37 trainees is still undergoing training while the third batch is in the state of mobilization. In the Greater Noida centre, training of a batch of 34 candidates is going on while the second batch is in the state of mobilization.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. E.S Rangnathan, MD, IGL commended Amity for successfully providing the training to the participants and shared his delight over the association. He said that the programme provided the women undergoing training a new ray of hope and direction in their life for their betterment. He further added that the impact of the SMO training project is not limited to just an individual but effects the entire family. He added, “Working should not only be about earning money but also gaining a status and respect in society.” Mr. Rangnathan opined that these women are an example to society and others that with right will and hard work, anything can be achieved. He wished them best for their future endeavors.
Congratulating the training graduants, Mrs. Pooja Chauhan, Chairperson, AHF said that the objective of the training was to enhance the vocational skillset and knowledge amongst women & adolescent girls, who come from economically backward areas and weaker sections of the societies. Additionally, it aimed at improving the entrepreneurship and employment skills, encouraging them to lead a dignified and secured life. She apprised that the women were trained for sewing machine operations, cloth cutting, stitching garments, tailoring etc by master trainers. Mrs. Chauhan advised the graduants to always be hard working and dedicated towards their work and imbibe honesty in their profession. She called upon them to work in unity and contribute towards Nation building as we, the people, are the identity of our country.
Expressing her gratitude to IGL and Amity Humanity Foundation, Sweety - ASMO trainee thanked Mrs. Pooja Chauhan for providing an opportunity to underprivileged women to stand on their feet and earn a better livelihood for their family.
Sharing her experience, Priyanka - BSMO trainee from Raipur village thanked Amity and the trainers who taught them modern methods of sewing, stitching and becoming self-dependent.
The ceremony was also attended by the senior officials of Amity and IGL and the family members of the proud trainees.