Coaching Programme Empowers SHG Members in Handicraft Making at Swaraj Dweep

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 25 October 2025

The C.D. Block, Prothrapur, underneath the Directorate of RD, PRIs & ULBs, A&N Administration, efficiently organized a coaching programme on handicraft making utilizing bamboo and waste supplies for members of NRLM Self Help Groups (SHGs) at Gram Panchayat Shyam Nagar, Swaraj Dweep.

The coaching, held from October 13 to 22, 2025, noticed the participation of 26 SHG members from Gram Panchayat Shyam Nagar. The initiative was launched in response to requests from native SHG members in search of to develop abilities in creating and advertising and marketing handicraft merchandise to boost their livelihood alternatives. Given Swaraj Dweep’s prominence as a well-liked vacationer vacation spot, the programme aimed to faucet into the island’s vital potential for the sale of regionally made handicrafts.

A valedictory perform was organized on October 23, 2025, within the presence of Mrs. Gurjeet Kaur, Block Development Officer, Prothrapur; Mr. Alok Kumar, Pradhan, Gram Panchayat Shyam Nagar; and officers from the Block and Panchayat Offices. Participants showcased a variety of handicraft objects crafted in the course of the coaching, following which certificates had been distributed to all trainees.

Addressing the gathering, the Block Development Officer inspired SHG members to proceed producing modern handicraft objects and to actively take part within the upcoming SARAS Mela at Sri Vijaya Puram. The Pradhan additionally assured continued assist, together with offering devoted areas at key vacationer spots to assist SHG members market their merchandise successfully.