Women linked to self-help groups in Haldwani are receiving candle-making training ahead of Diwali, as Shraddha Mahila evam Bal Vikas Sanstha seeks to strengthen their self-employment opportunities.
The programme is being conducted by the organisation in Teenpani Khannafarm, Tallli Haldwani. It is intended to help participating women prepare candles for the festive season and develop a source of income through their own products.
Local products at the centre
Pushpa Kandpal, president of Shraddha Mahila evam Bal Vikas Sanstha, said Diwali can provide a market for the skills and work of local women. She appealed to residents to prioritise products made by women from the area during their festival shopping.
The organisation said buying these products would encourage the women’s work and support the broader goal of promoting self-employment. The candle-making sessions therefore connect practical training with the seasonal demand created by Diwali.
Organisation’s work since 2018
Shraddha Mahila evam Bal Vikas Sanstha has been working to connect women with self-employment since 2018. According to the organisation, it has linked more than 3000 women with self-employment during this period.
The current training is focused on members of self-help groups and their preparation for the Diwali market. The available information does not specify the number of trainees, the duration of the sessions or the range of products being made.
Conclusion
The initiative is giving self-help group women in Haldwani candle-making training before Diwali while encouraging local purchasing as support for women-led self-employment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Which organisation is conducting the candle-making training?
Shraddha Mahila evam Bal Vikas Sanstha is conducting the training.
Q. Where is the organisation based for this initiative?
The initiative is associated with Teenpani Khannafarm, Tallli Haldwani.
Q. Who is receiving the training?
Women belonging to self-help groups are receiving candle-making training.
Q. What is the purpose of the training?
The training is intended to help women prepare products for Diwali and expand their income opportunities through self-employment.
Q. What has Pushpa Kandpal appealed to residents to do?
Pushpa Kandpal has urged residents to give preference to locally made products during Diwali.
Q. Since when has the organisation worked on self-employment?
The organisation has worked in this area since 2018.
Q. How many women has the organisation linked with self-employment?
The organisation says it has connected more than 3000 women with self-employment.
