BTG Trust organized a two-day Entrepreneurship Development Training on Silk Thread Jewellery Making at the Pullukadu Housing Unit from April 29th to 30th, 2025. Designed to empower underprivileged women and adolescent girls, the program focused on equipping participants with hands-on creative skills for self-employment and income generation. Four participants took part in the workshop, where they learned to craft elegant bangles, earrings, and hair accessories using vibrant silk threads and simple tools. With beginner-friendly guidance, the training encouraged creativity, enhanced confidence, and introduced basic color coordination and festive design preferences. The workshop served as an entry point into the cottage industry, offering practical knowledge with minimal investment requirements. Key highlights included hands-on training in crafting hair accessories, understanding material sourcing, product finishing, pricing, and marketing strategies. Participants also received insights on selling through local exhibitions and online platforms. The session emphasized market-ready designs suitable for daily and festive wear, preparing attendees to monetize their skills. A special focus was placed on building entrepreneurial confidence and promoting micro-enterprise models that can be operated from home. Feedback from participants reflected increased motivation and interest in pursuing home-based businesses. They appreciated the step-by-step instruction and practical sessions, which made learning accessible and enjoyable. The workshop concluded with participants expressing gratitude for the opportunity and a strong desire for further training. This initiative reaffirmed BTG Trust’s commitment to skill-based development and inclusive growth, laying a foundation for sustainable livelihood opportunities and economic self-reliance among women in marginalized communities.
HANDMADE HEROINES 9 – Silk Thread Jewellery Making
On February 13th, 2025, a one-day Entrepreneurship Development Training on Silk Thread Jewellery Making was held at Pullukadu Housing Unit, aiming to empower underserved women through creative skill-building. With 8 enthusiastic participants, the workshop focused on providing practical, hands-on training to craft beautiful bangles, earrings, hair accessories, and decorative clips using vibrant silk threads and basic tools. Designed especially for homemakers and adolescent girls from slum areas, this training introduced a livelihood-oriented craft that requires minimal investment but offers high potential for self-employment. Through step-by-step demonstrations, participants learned essential jewellery-making techniques, including design composition, material selection, color coordination, and product finishing. Beyond crafting, the session also educated women on pricing, marketing, and selling their products—offering valuable insights into turning creative hobbies into micro-enterprises. The workshop emphasized creating elegant and market-friendly designs suited for both daily and festive occasions, encouraging women to take pride in their handmade creations. Participants were also introduced to the basics of product development and entrepreneurial planning, including sourcing raw materials and identifying consumer preferences. The training successfully fostered creativity, confidence, and a spirit of enterprise among the attendees. Most importantly, the women expressed excitement and a renewed sense of purpose, with many eager to pursue advanced training and business opportunities. This initiative reaffirmed the power of grassroots-level capacity building in transforming lives by nurturing self-reliance and economic independence. One participant shared, “The class was empowering. I never imagined I could learn so much in a day. I now feel confident to use these skills to earn a living.” By equipping women with such practical tools, the training program paves the way for sustainable livelihood creation and inclusive development in vulnerable communities.