'Atmanirbhar', which means self-sufficiency or self-reliance, need not necessarily be implemented only for the manufacturing sector, but also include maintenance and repairs of gadgets in the house. It is understood that several women were trained to maintain and repair gadgets commonly used at home at a workshop held at Tivim by Mapusa ITI. This programme was part of 'the Atmanirbhar Bharat, Swayampurna Goa' mission. This is a very novel step and needs to be followed by ITIs across the state. It is a fact that several household gadgets lie idle because they have stopped functioning. These gadgets could either be repaired at a repair shop or sold as scrap. Knowing how to repair household gadgets can be a positive step towards self-reliance. Small jobs around the house like plumbing, carpentry, masonry, etc can also be carried out by individuals having some knowledge, without relying on the paid service of professionals. ITIs in the state need to come forward and hold such workshops in repairing household gadgets and also providing basic knowledge to the citizens in plumbing, carpentry, masonry work, etc. This will go a long way in making citizens self-sufficient in carrying out minor repair works around the house and not depend entirely on professional service.
