Fifteen women from Jalda RS Colony of Lathikata Block were trained in the 1st phase in tailoring and operating industry grade sewing machines in a 15-day training programme organized by SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant at the Institute for Peripheral Development. The concluding function of the programme was held on 11th June, 2025. The aim of the programme is to develop the skillsets of underprivileged women and establish a Training cum Production Centre (TCPC) at Jalda. Each trainee would also be provided with a commercial grade sewing machine. The tailoring sessions were conducted by Ms. Monalisha Sahoo, Master Trainer (Usha Silai School).
Mr. T G Kanekar, CGM (TS&CSR) was the Chief Guest of the valedictory function and handed over the Certificate of completion to all the trainees. Present on the occasion were Ms. Munmun Mittra, GM In-Charge (CSR), Mr. T B Toppo, AGM (CSR), Mr. Guru Prasad Mohanty, Project Manager, Gram Utthan and other Officials of RSP and concerned agencies.
Speaking on the occasion Mr. Kanekar appreciated the CSR endeavours taken towards economic empowerment of the women of peripheral villages. He urged all to make the best use of the opportunity to reap maximum benefits.
Best of the products made by the trainees during the training such as clothings for men, women, children as well as Kitchen Apron, Embroidery and Applique Work, etc were also displayed on the occasion.
At the outset Ms. Mittra delivered the inaugural address. Mr. T B Toppo, AGM (CSR) proposed a formal vote of thanks while Mr. Benedict Ekka, Section Officer (CSR) coordinated the function.
