Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan. 16: The Rag Doll Making Training Programme was concluded on Jan. 13 through a collaborative initiative between the Rural Development Department and INTACH. A total of 34 rural women, including members of various SHGs, actively participated in the training programme and were imparted hands-on skills in rag doll making, with a focus on creativity, quality, and income generation.
Dr. Apurva Sharma, Director, Rural Development (RD), graced the occasion and appreciated the dedication, creativity, and sincere efforts demonstrated by the SHG members throughout the programme. He praised their enthusiasm and impressed upon the participants that such skill-based initiatives play a vital role in promoting women’s economic empowerment. He further emphasized that for the 15 SHG members undergone this training of Rag Doll making have the potential to become ‘Lakhpati Didis’, thereby contributing significantly to their household income and serving as role models for others. The programme concluded with certificate distribution.