Kishtwar, October 31: Care For You NGO organised a felicitation ceremony at the CFC Building near Nikepura, Mughalmaidan, Kishtwar, to celebrate the successful completion of a nine-day capacity-building programme under the Usha Silai School Initiative.
The programme, conducted from October 23 to 31, 2026, aimed at empowering women from rural, remote and economically disadvantaged communities by equipping them with practical skills in sewing, tailoring and entrepreneurship to promote self-employment and financial independence.
District Social Welfare Officer Kishtwar, Tariq Parvez Qazi, attended the ceremony as the Chief Guest, while Imtayaz Ahmad, Founder President of Asraria Institute of Technical Education, was present as the Guest of Honour. Panchayat representatives, the Block President of Mughalmaidan, local dignitaries and community members also attended the event.
Addressing the gathering, the dignitaries appreciated the efforts of Care For You NGO and the Usha Silai School Initiative in promoting women’s empowerment through vocational education and skill development. They highlighted the importance of creating sustainable livelihood opportunities, particularly for women living in remote and hilly areas.
Speaking on the occasion, Touseef Malik, Founder of Care For You NGO, expressed gratitude to the Chief Guest, Guest of Honour, Panchayat representatives and other distinguished guests for their presence and encouragement. He reiterated the organisation’s commitment to empowering women through vocational training, entrepreneurship and community-based livelihood initiatives.
During the ceremony, participants were felicitated for successfully completing the nine-day training programme, recognising their dedication, hard work and enthusiasm towards becoming financially self-reliant.
The event concluded with a collective commitment to strengthening grassroots entrepreneurship, promoting women’s economic empowerment and expanding sustainable livelihood opportunities across the remote and hilly areas of District Kishtwar.
