Empowering Rural Women: Mukti Completes Two Skill Development Trainings Under SWAS 2.0 Project

Mukti, under its SWAS 2.0 project, successfully concluded two vital skill development trainings this April—Food Processing and Shola Set Making—aimed at empowering rural women across South 24 Parganas, West Bengal.

Food Processing Trade Empowers 96 Women across Three Locations

Three intensive training sessions in food processing were conducted in Digambarpur, Gourdaha, and Basanti branches, collectively reaching 96 rural women.

• Digambarpur Branch hosted its session from April 5 to April 11, with 21 participants engaging in hands-on learning of hygienic food preparation, packaging, and basic business skills.
• Gourdaha Branch followed with its own training from April 16 to April 22, benefitting 25 women.
• Simultaneously, the Basanti Branch also held a training during the same period, where 50 participants took part in the program.

The training focused on enabling participants to turn locally available resources into marketable food products, thereby fostering self-reliance and entrepreneurship.

Shola Set Making: Reviving Traditional Craft with Modern Opportunity

A parallel initiative in Shola Set Making was held at the Jalaberiya Branch from April 5 to April 14, with 50 rural women receiving training in crafting decorative items from shola pith—a traditional Bengali craft material. The training combined artistic skill development with knowledge of sustainable sourcing, modern design trends, and access to market opportunities.

A Step towards Economic Independence

These skill development initiatives are part of Mukti’s broader vision to enhance the livelihoods of rural women by equipping them with sustainable, income-generating skills. The completion of these trades not only promotes economic independence but also contributes to preserving local heritage and encouraging community-based entrepreneurship.

Mukti extends heartfelt congratulations to all participants and expresses gratitude to its partners, trainers, and volunteers who made these programs possible.

Together, we empower. Together, we build.