Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 19: FICCI FLO Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh in collaboration with Nidra successfully created sustainable employment opportunities for over 100 women through skilling-to-employment initiative.
Under this program, FICCI FLO JKL adopted a ‘Train the Trainer’ model under ‘Skill to Scale’ programme headed by Deepti Gandotra and Iruvanthika Chowdhary and trained the trainers from 20 Self Help Groups (SHGs) in stitching.
Each of these trained leaders further trained five to six women within their respective SHGs, thereby expanding the initiative’s reach to over 100 women at grassroots level.
A handout stated that following the successful completion of the training, these women have now secured permanent employment in collaboration with Nidra, to stitch pillow covers, ensuring a steady source of income for them.
Speaking on the initiative, Aarti Chowdhary, Chairperson FICCI FLO JKL, said: “At FICCI FLO JKL, our commitment has always been to ensure that skilling leads to real economic independence. Through this collaboration, we have successfully converted training into assured employment, completing the full circle of employment.”
Addressing the gathering, Sahil Anand, Managing Director Nidra said, “As responsible entrepreneurs, we believe it is our socio-economic duty to contribute towards the upliftment of women at the grassroots level and this collaboration with FICCI FLO JKL aligns perfectly with that vision.”
Members present at the event were Varuna Anand, National Initiative Head Partnership & Collaborations, Ruchika Guota, past chairperson, Varsha Bansal, senior vice chairperson, Rupika Sahai, vice chairperson, Sona Mehta, treasurer, Nandita Bajaj, secretary, Deepti Gandotra and Iruvanthika Chowdhary.
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