A significant number of Indian women are unable to progress in their careers due to various reasons. The most alarming issue is the lack of opportunities, followed by the fact that they are not given the chance to showcase their abilities. In contrast, India is a country that provides plenty of opportunities for men, as evidenced by the fact that it has the highest number of profiles for men. Unfortunately, there isn’t even a single platform dedicated solely to women from small towns or slums. To address this problem, our NGO in India, Smile India Trust, has launched Project Garima. This project serves as a wish-granting star for impoverished women and girls. Empowering them to change their identities and reach their full potential.

Project Garima NGO in India: A Better World

Our Smile India Trust NGO in India understands the concerning issue faced by women who lack opportunities and resources to improve their lives. The majority of women wish to have financial stability and be capable enough to fulfill their family’s needs on their own. However, due to India being a male-dominated country, women often bury this wish due to social stigmas, gender inequality, a lack of resources, and a lack of support.

These reasons make them lose confidence and hope to achieve something in life. Our organization wants to turn their dreams into reality through our never-ending efforts. 

What is Project Garima, and what does it aim for?

• Smile India Trust NGO in India, and Amazon Open Heart Del 18 AITC have partnered to launch Project Garima in Noida. The project provides free tailoring activities to economically backward women, adolescent girls, and dropouts. Empowering them with valuable skills and self-employment opportunities for a dignified life.
• The project provides training in tailoring and embroidery to empower women. The facility has 35 machines, with skilled trainers and a mechanic for maintenance. The training covers creating masks, sleepwear, designing, measuring, stitching, embroidery, and frocks, aiming to generate job opportunities for women.

• Project Garima establishes women’s entrepreneurial start-ups and helps the underprivileged. Illiterate women who have the potential to be successful entrepreneurs but are financially disadvantaged. Smile India Trust and Amazon Open Heart Del 18 AITC launched the project with the tagline Ek Nayi Pehchan because they believe that opportunity is the greatest gift.

What benefits are provided to women who are less fortunate by Project Garima?

They will have the opportunity to learn a new skill through a 12-month training program. Once the training is completed and they are employed. They will have the chance to create various goods and clothing by following the provided instructions. The training will cover skills such as ladies’ bag making. As well as seminars and workshops focused on creating files and folders.

Additionally, they will receive training on how to market their tailoring units better. They will also be taught about testing and quality assurance and how to manage and operate sewing machines through self-help groups (SHGs) and cooperatives. Lastly, they will receive training on the administration of SHGs.

Some stats

• During the same time period, the unemployment rate for women across the country decreased from 14.6% to 10.6%. However, in 2019–20, Delhi’s female unemployment rate was almost double the national average. But in 2022–23, it was almost half the average for the country.

• In India, only 32.8% of women aged 15 years and older participate in the labor force. While the remaining 67.2% do not. 

 Why is the female workforce low in India, and how can we fix it?

The low percentage of female participation in the workforce in India can be attributed to various factors. Such as socio-cultural norms, a lack of adequate infrastructure for childcare, safety concerns, a lack of education and empowerment, and discrimination. These issues can hinder the participation of women in India’s workforce.

To address this issue, the government and society must work together to improve access to quality education. Create more job opportunities with flexible working hours, and enhance safety measures for women in the workplace. Additionally, promoting gender equality through awareness campaigns and empowering women with financial independence can encourage more women to join the workforce in India.

Conclusion

Our Smile India Trust NGO in India is changing the lives of millions through our marvelous Project Garima. This project aims to make women independent and self-sufficient so that they can earn their livelihood without any support from others. Our initiatives also focus on developing and enhancing the personalities of women. Enabling them to make wise decisions in their favor.

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