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Kaushal Kendra: Center for Rural Women Empowerment
Kaushal Kendra in Bangoli Village
In a significant move to foster economic development, sustainable livelihoods, and self-reliance among rural women, ‘Kaushal Kendra’ operated by Astitva Grameen Hastshilp was inaugurated in Bangoli village, Raipur district. The center aims to equip women artisans with various vocational skills, enhancing their employability and entrepreneurial capabilities.
The center offers training in a range of disciplines, including tailoring, weaving, and handicrafts. These skills are intended to open up new income-generating opportunities for women, enabling them to contribute financially to their families and communities. It is noteworthy that rural women associated with Astitva Grameen Hastshilp, our social enterprise unit, have already been exporting their handicraft items outside India.
Our Team
Natasha Verma, manager of Kaushal Kendra in Bangoli village, expressed her enthusiasm, "This initiative is a game-changer for us. It provides us with the tools and resources to become self-sufficient."
Our Partners
We work closely with local village councils and community leaders to drive meaningful socio-economic transformation within villages.
Kaushal Kendra in Mura Village
In a significant move to foster economic development, sustainable livelihoods, and self-reliance among rural women, ‘Kaushal Kendra’ operated by Astitva Grameen Hastshilp was inaugurated in Bangoli village, Raipur district. The center aims to equip women artisans with various vocational skills, enhancing their employability and entrepreneurial capabilities.
The center offers training in a range of disciplines, including tailoring, weaving, and handicrafts. These skills are intended to open up new income-generating opportunities for women, enabling them to contribute financially to their families and communities. It is noteworthy that rural women associated with Astitva Grameen Hastshilp, our social enterprise unit, have already been exporting their handicraft items outside India.
Our Team
Tanu Sahu, Manager of the Kaushal Kendra in Mura village, shared her excitement, saying that the initiative has opened new doors by equipping them with the resources and opportunities.
Our Master Trainer
Our trainer, Mrs. Deepali Naidu, conducted a skills development training in block printing, equipping rural women with hands-on techniques and practical knowledge to build sustainable livelihoods.
Craftsmanship, Livelihoods, and Empowerment
The festive spirit is alive at our Kaushal Kendra in Mura village, where rural women associated with Astitva Grameen Hastshilp, the social enterprise unit of Astitva Foundation, Chhattisgarh, are working with enthusiasm to fulfil their Diwali orders. Their hands are busy transforming the traditional art of block printing into beautiful wooden trays, highlighting a network of livelihoods - from the women artisans who bring it to life with their craftsmanship to the local carpenters and shop owners who contribute to making it possible. Together, they represent the power of community-led enterprise, creating opportunities to strengthen skills, earn with dignity, and become financially independent.
From Block to Fabric, From Skill to Income
What begins as fabric becomes a canvas of identity, tradition, and entrepreneurship. At our Kaushal Kendra in Chhattisgarh, rural women are transforming indigenous craftsmanship into meaningful livelihoods through the timeless art of block printing. What you see in these prints is colour. What we see is empowerment. From intricate floral patterns to bold contemporary motifs, each design reflects artistic talent and cultural heritage — brought to life through opportunity, training, and belief in one's own potential. Through skills development, creativity, and collective strength, women are building sustainable futures.
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