Programs on Social Mobilization

Training Program

Training on Social Mobilization for Group Members of Dhalai District of Tripura under NERTPS- IBSDP on ‘Leadership and Empowerment Training for Women

Details

ocial mobilization entails bringing together partners to raise awareness of and demand for a specific program, to support the distribution of resources and services, and to promote community engagement for sustainability and self-sufficiency.

Given the potential for sericulture in the northeastern region of India, the Indian government has initiated projects under the “Northeast Region Textile Promotion Scheme” (NERTPS).

Aim

The project aims for holistic development of sericulture in all its spheres, from plantation to production of fabrics with the value addition at every stage of the production chain. The sericulture project is being implemented in 8 districts of Tripura under NERTPS by the Directorate of Handloom, Handicraft, and Sericulture, Government of Tripura, with the help of Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The project has already benefited more than 14500 beneficiaries in the state.

Scope

Empowering Women: Building skills in women, providing equal job opportunities, and equipping them with appropriate technology for production activities.
Education: Providing support services for Literacy.
Health and Hygiene: Providing support for Child and maternal Healthcare.

Skill Development: Training them in managerial abilities. Training tribal groups and providing employment opportunities.
Creating Self-Sustainable community: Generating income for the target groups through Sericulture.

Outcome

The Sericulture project was implemented in Dhalai district. The training program was successful, 760 beneficiaries attended, who are currently engaged in sericulture under IBSDP.