Having insufficient income to meet the family’s financial needs, I was thinking of earning something by working on my own. I learned through a friend that they are training in tailoring at the Amrita JSS–Vizianagaram. I participated in the training for 105 days in tailoring. Our madam taught us well. After the training and certification, I am using the opportunities that came with my tailoring machine at my home. I have stitched frocks, blouses, gowns, nighties and all items. I am earning around 5000 to 6000 rupees per month. I get the orders from my friends and family members. This gave me a lot of confidence. I hope to develop further in the future.

I have completed the free beauty parlour course at Kesinga. Today was our last assessment day. Our teacher, Amita, trained us very well and gave us so much time to learn. We learned hair styling, manicure, pedicure, eyebrow shaping, and different styles of wearing sarees, such as Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Marwari, and simple sarees. She has taught us very well, and we have learned very well. We also learned hair design, haircutting, and all types of facials, massages, and head massages. Sometimes, other madams from the office would check our classes and ensure that all facilities were available and that we had all the beauty products we needed. By taking this beauty course, I will be independent and earn a livelihood by opening a beauty parlour. I am very thankful to Amrita JSS-Kalahandi for providing this facility.