Vijaywada, Andhra Pradesh, District Collector Naveen Mittal and District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) drafted a four month training program that offers advanced guidance in readymade garments.
Majority of women from below poverty line section have been enrolled in this project. Each student will be provided an advanced sewing machine. Advanced learners will be given a fee of Rs1,500 and Rs 1000 will be provided to basic learners.
Students will also be taught embroidery work and to design patterns according to latest trends.
Faculty includes teachers from Fashion Technology Institute, where the women could be employed after their training. Women were likely to earn as much as Rs5000 per month.