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Chhattisgarh team undergoes training in micro enterprises

Staff Reporter

Many have expressed happiness over reception and environment

HOME AWAY FROM HOME: A woman from Chhattisgarh sharing her experience at the valedictory function of a training programme at Gandhigram on Friday. — PHOTO: G. KARTHIKEYAN.

DINDIGUL : Do you think language is a barrier for learning? No, says a group of women from Chhattisgarh, who know neither English nor Tamil. These women camped at the Gandhigram Trust for a week and got hands-on training in micro enterprises.

The trainers who trained these women did not know Hindi. But language was not a problem as it was job training only, said P. Jayanthi, a trainer.

A team comprising 35 women, 15 men and five Assistant Development Officers in Durg district landed at the Gandhigram Trust to know and specialise on how to manufacture masala powder. Processing and packing were also taught to them.

Besides imparting expertise in their chosen field, the participants were also exposed to making of sanitary napkin, detergent powder, agarbathis and jute bags. Training in different fields would help them expand their business activities.

"We cannot find a house without masala powder in villages. The potential is very good," said Sabhya Perganiha. Many women expressed happiness over reception, environment and the simple training mechanism.

The Durg district Assistant Development Officer, Tulsi Pandey, said, "Tamil Nadu was 50 years ahead when compared to Chhattisgarh. Despite abundant resources, still backwardness has been haunting the state. Such training to rural poor would certainly enhance their livelihood."

Distributing certificates to participants at the valedictory function held on trust premises on Friday, Gandhigram Rural University Vice-Chancellor T. Karunakaran advised them to form a federation to become a strong economic force.

On the basis of the training module on micro enterprises and livelihood options, designed by the trust, the Ministry of Rural Development has recognised it as a training centre for SHGs from different parts of country, said Gandhigram Trust secretary M.R. Rajagopalan.

"Chhattisgarh responded first and sent the first group for the training. Another team is coming from Uttaranchal on January 27."

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