Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 13: Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) marked the 79th Independence Day with a special initiative aimed at fostering self-reliance among women and in this regard JMC Commissioner, Dr. Devansh Yadav today distributed sewing machines among 175 women in a programme held in collaboration with Mission Shakti.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from women from different JMC Wards.
After getting sewing machines, the beneficiary women said their home-based tailoring work will now progress.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Yadav said: “Our aim is to create opportunities for women to make them self-dependent by earning with dignity and becoming active contributors to the economic fabric of our city.”
He also said that the women can organize themselves into self-help groups to collectively take on larger tailoring orders, diversify their skills and expand their customer base.
“JMC in partnership with various Government schemes and missions is preparing to roll out more women-centric programmes in coming months. These will include skill development workshops, access to microfinance facilities and marketing support to help women sell their products in a wider market,” the JMC Commissioner maintained adding: “This Independence Day initiative stands as a testament to JMC’s ongoing commitment to empower the marginalized sections of society and ensuring that women have equal opportunities to participate in the city’s economic growth.”
Joint Commissioner (R&E), Subah Mehta; Joint Commissioner (W), Firdous Qazi; Deputy Commissioner (North), Sanjay Badyal; Deputy Commissioner (South), Lal Chand; Additional Secretary Law, Rooplai Puri and other senior officers of JMC and other departments were also present on the occasion.
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