Women play a variety of significant roles in our society from their birth till the end of life. Women empowerment is the most important issue in the world. The focus of the project is to empower women and equip them with tools to become self-reliant through stitching and tailoring skill upgradation programs.

Shyampur, located on the outskirts of Rishikesh in Uttarakhand, is home to a large population of families from poor socio-economic backgrounds. Many women and girls in the region are deprived of access to skill development opportunities, formal employment, and financial independence. Due to economic hardship, most of them are unable to pursue higher education or professional training, leaving them dependent on low-paying, irregular work or confined to unpaid domestic responsibilities.

At the same time, there is a significant demand in the local community for affordable garments and school uniforms, which creates an opportunity to link women’s training with sustainable income generation. By equipping women with professional tailoring and garment production skills, the project will not only enhance their confidence and self-reliance but also enable them to contribute to their household income and uplift their families. 

The proposed Skill Development & Garment Production Centre in Shyampur directly addresses these challenges by:

1. 1. Providing structured training in stitching and tailoring to underprivileged women.
2. 1. Creating a pathway to employment through an in-house production unit.

1. 1. Supplying affordable, good-quality garments and school uniforms to the community.

1. 1. Establishing a replicable model of women-led microenterprise and social entrepreneurship.
      
      

This intervention is crucial to bridge the gap between lack of opportunities and sustainable livelihoods, empowering women in Shyampur to move from economic vulnerability towards self-dependence and dignity.

1. Provide skill training in tailoring and garment production to 30–40 underprivileged women annually.
2. Create sustainable employment through an in-house production unit.
3. Deliver affordable garments and school uniforms to the local community.
4. Empower women socially and economically, fostering confidence and financial independence.

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Human Resource & Operational Costs (Year 1)

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Problem:

Women from low-income families in Shyampur, Rishikesh lack access to skill development, employment, and financial independence.

Inputs:

• Sewing machines, training space, qualified trainers, operational funds
• Curriculum, production tools, branding and sales mechanisms

Activities:

• Sewing and tailoring training for women
• Establishment of a small-scale production unit
• Manufacturing and selling garments/uniforms
• Linking products to local markets and schools

Outputs:

• 30–40 women trained per year
• Garments and uniforms produced and sold
• 20+ women employed in the production unit

Outcomes:

• Women gain confidence, skills, and regular income
• Families experience improved financial stability
• Community receives affordable clothing solutions

Impact:

• A replicable model of rural women-led microenterprise
• Long-term poverty reduction and women's empowerment

1. Revenue from uniform/garment sales sustains salaries and operations
2. Women involved in profit-sharing model
3. Potential tie-ups with NGOs, local schools, and small retailers
4. Brand visibility through fairs, digital platforms, and community outlets