Samoon Skill Development Centres

To make underprivileged and adolescent girls and women of society self-reliant and self-dependent.

A. SSDC12 – Banjhbagad, Nanda Nagar, Chamoli, Uttarakhand

• Opening Date: 7th April 2025
• Completion Date: Running
• Total Beneficiaries Enrolled: 30
• Centre Trainer: Ms. Gudiya Devi
• Program Coordinator: Mrs. Darshani Devi

Centre Summary:
SSDC12 is functioning actively in a geographically remote area of Chamoli district. Women from low-income families are attending regular training sessions and showing strong dedication. Early evaluation shows significant improvement in stitching skills, fabric handling, and cutting techniques. Majority of the trainees are homemakers who are now preparing to start home-based tailoring units.

B. SSDC13 – Osla Village, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand

• Opening Date: 10th April 2025
• Completion Date: Running
• Total Beneficiaries Enrolled: 15
• Centre Trainer: Surendri Devi
• Program Coordinator: Vijay Pal

Centre Summary:
Located in the remote Himalayan region of Osla Village, SSDC13 is one of the most challenging yet impactful centres. Due to difficult terrain and lack of connectivity, women rarely get access to training facilities. This centre has become a vital support system for the village, providing tailored skill training to young girls and women. The participants have shown remarkable enthusiasm and are progressing well.

C. SSDC14 – Kordi Village, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand

• Opening Date: 1 June 2024
• Completion Date: Running
• Total Beneficiaries Enrolled: 20
• Centre Trainer: Usha Devi
• Program Coordinator: Vikram Shah

Centre Summary:
SSDC14 is the newest addition and has quickly become a hub of women-led learning. The centre focuses on sewing, cutting, and basic garment finishing skills. Trainees are already capable of creating simple garments and will soon begin group production activities. Local villagers have appreciated this initiative and participation is increasing steadily.

• Total Active Centres: 3
• Total Beneficiaries Currently Under Training: 65 Women
• Daily Attendance: Stable & consistently improving
• Trainer Performance: Satisfactory with regular monitoring
  
  
• Training Modules:
• Basic & advanced stitching
• Machine operation
• Cutting & measurement
• Hand finishing & embroidery basics
• Maintenance of sewing machines
• Basic entrepreneurship & costing
  
  
• Community Response:
  The centres are receiving strong support from local communities, Gram Pradhans, and women’s groups. Many women have expressed that this training is their first opportunity to learn a livelihood skill.

By the end of these running batches, Samoon Foundation expects:
✔ 65+ women fully skilled in tailoring & garment making
✔ 30+ women ready to start micro-businesses
✔ Formation of small self-help stitching groups
✔ Increased household income for multiple families
✔ Stronger community participation in rural skill initiatives

The ongoing SSDC centres continue to play a transformative role in empowering rural Himalayan women. With consistent training, dedicated trainers, and strong community engagement, these centres are progressing smoothly and are on track to deliver measurable socioeconomic impact.

Samoon Foundation remains committed to expanding such centres into more remote regions, ensuring that every willing woman gets a chance to learn, grow, and become self-dependent.