PANAJI
Intending to help local women become self-reliant and capable of earning a livelihood, Aam Aadmi Party leader Sudesh Mayekar on Wednesday launched a 'Women Skill Development Camp' for the women of Calangute constituency, stated a press release.
"We are planning a week-long women's skill development camp from December 10-19. During this camp the women will learn how to make cakes, jewellery, bags, soap and candles. Besides these, there will be workshops related to make-up and tailoring", Mayekar said.
He further said, "We have taken this initiative to encourage women from different communities, to equip themselves with knowledge and skill through this workshop. Today, skill development must go hand in hand with education, adding that it is a guiding force for empowering women and providing them opportunities to become self-dependent".
"Aam Aadmi Party national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal during his last visit, announced to give Rs 1,000 per month to all women above the age of 18 years and the Griha Aadhar scheme will be increased from Rs 1,200 to Rs 2,500, if the AAP formed the next government in the State", Mayekar said.
