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ALEAP launches a skill training centre, where it intends to align ‘sikshana’, sadhana, and ‘samrudhi’ to empower the not-so-well qualified women. Along with 25 sewing machines, machines for steaming, fusing, and interlocking have also been installed for the training purpose.

July 27, 2014 10:11 pm | Updated July 31, 2016 12:43 pm IST - VISAKHAPATNAM:

Aligning ‘sikshana’, sadhana, and ‘samrudhi’ into a learning experience, the Association of Lady Entrepreneurs of Andhra Pradesh (ALEAP) has launched a skill training centre termed ‘Vande Mataram’ for the first time in the city.

The new centre, introduced under the Integrated Skill Development Scheme, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, focuses on providing an integrated development programme for women, especially the unqualified group.

Along with 25 sewing machines, machines for steaming, fusing, and interlocking have also been installed for the training purpose.

Presently, the first batch of 25 women is getting trained in ‘maggam work’, fabric stitching, along with a range of jute crafts, for a period of two months.

The minimum qualification for the training is Class V and above. Based on the market survey, ALEAP will include value add-ons into the training module. Post the training session, placements will be provided to the participants.

“We intend to train 40,000 women across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The intention is to make unqualified women self-reliant and empower them with survival skills. After the course, they can either set up their own units or step into the textile industry for a job,” president of ALEAP K. Rama Devi has said.

Inaugurated by MP and BJP State president K. Haribabu, the centre at Doctors’ Colony, Sitammadhara, will also empower the participants with a variety of soft skills. In an attempt to bring systems in place, some of the job works at the Telangana centre will also be transferred to the city trainees.

The association is planning to spread its wings in Gajuwaka, Vizianagaram, and Rajahmundry. After periodical assessment tests, the Ministry of Textiles will also issue certificates to the trainees, which will help them gain access to other centres and exhibitions, and market their produce.

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