KISHTWAR, October 24: Care For You NGO has launched a nine-day capacity-building programme under the Usha Silai School Initiative at the CFC Building, Nikepura, Mughalmaidan, in Kishtwar district. The programme was inaugurated on Saturday by MLA Inderwal Pyare Lal Sharma, who attended the ceremony as the chief guest.
The initiative reflects Care For You NGO’s commitment to empowering rural women through skill development, vocational training and sustainable livelihood opportunities, particularly in remote and hilly areas of Kishtwar.
Addressing the gathering, MLA Pyare Lal Sharma appreciated the efforts of Care For You NGO and the Usha Silai School team in bringing skill-development opportunities to women in underserved communities. He emphasised that vocational training, self-employment and entrepreneurship are essential for strengthening women’s economic independence and improving rural livelihoods.
The Usha Silai School Initiative focuses on providing practical training in sewing, tailoring and entrepreneurship, enabling women to develop marketable skills and explore income-generating opportunities.
The inaugural ceremony was attended by Tehsildar Mughalmaidan Parvez Ahmed, BDO Mughalmaidan Bhushan Singh, and President of Asraria Institute and Technical Education Imtiaz Ahmed as guests of honour. Local PRI representatives, community members and participating women also attended the event.
Representing Care For You NGO, Touseef Malik, Founder and President, was joined by Muzaffar Khawaja, Programme Manager; Tanu Sharma, Skill Development Coordinator; and Lakhvinder Kour, Master Trainer, Usha Silai School.
Speaking on the occasion, Touseef Malik reiterated that Care For You NGO is dedicated to promoting women’s empowerment, rural entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods through practical training and community-focused initiatives. He emphasised the importance of extending such opportunities to women living in remote and underserved areas.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Touseef Malik, who expressed gratitude to the chief guest, dignitaries, government officials, trainers, PRI representatives, the Usha Silai School team and participants for their encouragement and support.
Through this initiative, Care For You NGO aims to help rural women build skills, become financially independent and create sustainable livelihood opportunities for themselves and their families.
