SEVENTY EIGHT DAYS TAILORING TRAINING

A Study Report by Akriti Giri and Priyanka Sris Rana,

Social Work Interns/St. Xavier’s College (Including Case Studies)

Shikharapur CLC has been conducting a seventy eight days tailoring training program in Pharping, Dakshinkali. Rural Infrastructure and Management Consultant (RIMC)  is providing technical support for this training. The program initially started from 2079/03/19 (3^rd July, 2022) and will be concluded on 2079/06/26 (12^th October, 2022). The training is scheduled from 10 AM to 3 PM, totaling 390 working hours (3 months). There are 20 students in total, ranging in age from 16 to 40 (F = 20, M= 0). Shikharapur CLC assisted in gathering the participants with addition to accommodation for the training. The training is done under the supervision of Radhika Kinring Magar and Sangita Poudel .

The participants receive this training session free of charge, along with supplies including cloths, needles, thread, a sewing machine, as well as daily lunch money of Rs. 75 .  An individual’s total budget is Rs.35,000. The fundamental objective of this training is to produce items that are in demand while also fostering skill development and a sense of independence in people. Although participants from all racial backgrounds, socioeconomic levels, and cultural groups are welcomed and encouraged, the training program primarily targets single women,  individuals who are differently abled, youths of ethnic groups (Janjati) and youngsters . Even after the 3 months training the participants are granted free participation in National Skill Development and employment opportunities.

The teacher instructs the participants in simple language for them to understand and grasp knowledge easily. They make a paper module of the product along with measurements before handling other materials. They all learn in same pace and time, leaving no one behind and neglected.

Sanjita Bomjan, a 21-year-old participant in this training program who is a married woman and has a 5-month-old-child. She completed her +2 and prior to this program she used to be a housewife.  She got to know about the training program through Shikharapur CLC. She attends this tailoring training with her 5-month-old-child as the baby is still breastfed.  She finds it challenging to get the work done as she can only fully concentrate when her child is asleep or playing. The other participants alternately take care of the child and interacts with it. Nevertheless, she’s quite motivated and enthusiastic to learn and enjoy the process. She is quite appreciative of the opportunity to learn in such a supportive setting. She wants to peruse a carrier in this filed through her learned skills with the help of RIMC and Shikarapur CLC .

Bipana B.K. is another participant who has completed her +2. Her hometown is in Salyan District and is currently living in Satikhel, Pharping. She too learned about the training program through Shikharapur CLC. It’s her self-interest which motivated her to join the program and also wishes to peruse her future in this filed. RIMC has played a huge role in the participant’s life by providing this opportunity. By now they have completed 9 items and are currently working on Apron.e following table shows the 78 days plan:

The following is the list of items of CTEVT 1 month course:

1. 4 piece Peticoat
2. 6 piece Peticoat
3. Petebhoto
4. Baba Suruwal
5. Bahule Bhoto
6. Kaane Topi
7. Samij
8. Panjabi Suruwal
9. Simple Kurtha
10. Apron
11. Pajama
12. Baba Kattu
13. Maxi
14. Simple Frock
15. Simple Blouse
16. Baba shirt
17. Jumper

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Social Work Interns…