The Army has set up a skill development centre at Boniyar in Baramulla under the ‘Khwab-e-Tabeer’ project to empower Kashmiri girls in the far-flung areas of Kashmir valley.

The Army has taken up various schemes under the Ministry of Defence in this regard. The project targets to empower more than 300 girls and many of them have successfully completed their training. ‘Khwab-e-Tabeer’ project was started to reach out to girls from far-flung areas of Boniyar tehsil in Uri of Baramulla district in north Kashmir.

Mehreen Jan, trainer at the skill development centre, said, “20-30 girls work under my supervision and I teach them fashion designing and tailoring. Many uneducated, as well as educated girls, come here for training. It’s been around 4-5 months since they started and they are doing well.

“I firmly believe girls should be independent. There are not many jobs here and we face a lot of difficulties, but handicrafts have the potential to grow and will provide employment to these girls,” she added.

The project offers wide exposure for the students as their work is showcased at major events and programmes all across the nation.

“I joined the training three months back. I was unemployed when I came to know that with the efforts of the Indian Army, training is being provided to girls. I have now got a means of employment and I can even work at my home independently,” said Saima Bano, a trainee.

The regular interaction with dignitaries and achievers in the field results in boosting their confidence to a new high. The students, as part of the project, are also provided with management training with a vision to empower them towards self-employment. — ANI

Courtesy: The Tribune India :30th July , 2022