
Introduction
Chanakya Lokseva Sanstha champions gender-focused development programs, focusing on vocational training for women and menstrual hygiene awareness among adolescent girls.
Program Highlights
- Women’s Skill Training: Sewing, nail-art, and beauty parlor courses offered to empower women. After training, many launched tailoring shops or found placements in local businesses.
- Adolescent Girl Support: Distribution of sanitary pads and workshops on menstrual hygiene and self-care. Positive impact observed in school attendance and confidence levels among girls.
Outcomes
- Economic Independence: Women graduates now run small businesses or generate income professionally.
- Improved Health & Education: Adolescent girls reported better understanding and management of menstrual health, leading to fewer dropouts and more positive community attitudes.
- Community Support: Parents and teachers observed notable improvements in behavior, hygiene, and school performance during and after training.
Conclusion
These programs serve as dual engines of empowerment—providing skills for financial independence and enabling girls to maintain dignity and continuity in education. /p>