JAMMU, Oct 14: The Women’s Tailor Training Programme concluded successfully at the State Bank of India Rural Self Employment Training Institute (SBI RSETI), Jammu, on Wednesday, with an emphasis on promoting self-reliance, entrepreneurship and economic empowerment among women.
The final assessment of the trainees was conducted by Rajeev Mahajan, EDP Assessor, and Rupali Salaria, Domain Assessor, deputed by the National Academy of RUDSETI (NAR), Bengaluru.
Following the assessment, certificates were distributed among the successful candidates by Rajeev Mahajan and Sunny Goja, Director, SBI RSETI Jammu, in recognition of their participation in the skill development programme.
Addressing the trainees, Sunny Goja encouraged the women to utilise the skills acquired during the training to establish their own tailoring units and entrepreneurial ventures. She emphasised that skill development could open up opportunities for self-employment, enable women to generate sustainable incomes and strengthen their financial independence.
She also highlighted the importance of credit linkage and financial assistance available through various banking schemes, stating that access to institutional finance could help aspiring entrepreneurs establish and expand their businesses.
Goja informed the participants that SBI RSETI Jammu regularly organises a range of skill development and entrepreneurship training programmes for unemployed youth. These programmes provide free training, along with boarding and lodging facilities, to help candidates acquire practical skills and explore self-employment opportunities.
She urged aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly women and unemployed youth, to take advantage of these initiatives and transform their skills into viable livelihood opportunities.
The programme highlighted the role of vocational training institutions in bridging skill gaps, encouraging entrepreneurship and creating opportunities for sustainable livelihoods, particularly among women seeking economic independence.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Sheetal, Faculty Member, SBI RSETI Jammu, who acknowledged the contribution of the assessors, the institute’s management and all those involved in successfully conducting the training programme.
The initiative reaffirmed SBI RSETI Jammu’s commitment to promoting skill-based education, entrepreneurship and financial self-reliance among aspiring entrepreneurs.