KKuttichal: Sevabharathi Kerala has launched a free tailoring training programme at the Uttaramcode Sarathi Tuition Centre. Homemakers from the Sevagram areas of Kottoor, Uttaramcode, Chappath and Kuttichal are the first beneficiaries of the initiative.
The programme offers a government-recognised certificate course in tailoring conducted by Sevabharathi. It aims to promote self-reliance among homemakers, create opportunities for additional income, and build their confidence. The initiative also provides high school students of the Sarathi Tuition Centre with opportunities to develop vocational skills and explore self-employment alongside their studies. As many as 39 participants registered on the very first day of the training.
Dr. Ayyappan, Patron of Sevabharathi Kerala, inaugurated the training programme. In his inaugural address, he emphasised that the self-reliance of homemakers is essential for the development of villages and encouraged them to move forward with determination and a clear sense of direction. He also urged them to make effective use of Sevabharathi's wider service platform to achieve self-reliance.
Ravi Kachani, General Secretary of Sevabharathi Kerala, delivered the keynote address. Vinu Kumar, South Forest Region Coordinator; T. Murukan, Secretary, Sevabharathi Kerala; and Babu offered felicitations.
The programme was presided over by Jayalakshmi, Coordinator, Swavalamban Ayam. Sajitha Ratnakaran delivered the welcome address, while Teena Roy proposed the vote of thanks.