The Business Bytes
BERHAMPUR, AUGUST 21, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): Tata Power Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) has launched the ‘Anokha Dhaaga’ Centre, a Tata Power initiative, at Bahadurpeta village in Ganjam District. This new centre, established in collaboration with the Odisha Livelihood Mission and Mission Shakti, is dedicated to empowering women through training and micro-enterprise development.
The inauguration was attended by prominent figures, including Manju Garg, affectionately known as Madam CEO; Vijay Prakash Sharma, Chief Commercial Officer of TPSODL; and Ajay Kumar Das, Block Project Coordinator for the Odisha Livelihood Mission.
The Anokha Dhaaga initiative aims to enhance the socio-economic status of women by offering sewing training and establishing market linkages for their products. Participants will receive comprehensive instruction in sewing techniques and entrepreneurship, preparing them to manage their own micro-enterprises. The program also includes functional literacy training to help participants efficiently handle business operations and finances.
The centre will serve five panchayats — Gonju, Karapalli, Narayanpur, Boxipalli, and Mandiapalli — in the Rangeilunda Block. A total of 60 women will participate in the training program, divided into three batches. A participant from the current batch, Ahalya Sahoo, expressed her enthusiasm, saying, “This centre is enhancing our skills and will also help us establish market linkages. I am proud to be part of this initiative and excited about the path to empowerment and financial independence.”
Ongoing support and counselling will be provided to assist women in overcoming challenges and achieving growth. The initiative also aims to connect them with broader markets to ensure their products reach potential buyers, contributing to sustainable income.
The inauguration ceremony concluded with a symbolic tree planting, marking the beginning of this transformative project. TPSODL remains committed to driving social change and economic development, and the Anokha Dhaaga initiative stands as a testament to this dedication.
