Centers
CHOOSE CENTRE
Sunapal
SPECIALISATION
UDALA BLOCK
7,500
Training & Production Area (Sq ft)
133
Women Artisans impacted
Tribal women were forced to do manual labour work in Udala until Mauna Dhwani Foundation started a training batch in 2021
5 km from nearest town Udala, the tribal women in Sunapal were mostly uneducated with no livelihood opportunities. Mauna Dhwani Foundation started a training batch at Sunapal with 35 women.
Now these women are self-sufficient and earning sufficient money to support their family members.
The project was supported by Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI) to develop a full-fledged handloom weaving centre. Tribal women from more than 15 nearby villages joined the training. Some of them were so eager that they used to swim a big river to come to the production centre.
35 Weavers
03 Natural Dyeing Artisans
05 Tailors
05 Embroiderers
04 Hand Spinners
32 Looms
05 Micro Weaving Units
08 Charkhas
02 Drums
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Economic Empowerment of Artisans
Increase income and improve the standard of living of handloom weavers and natural dyeing practitioners in rural tribal villages Empower local artisans by providing them with sustainable livelihood opportunities.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Socio-economic Upliftment of Tribal Communities
Women start their own businesses or cooperatives, fostering entrepreneurship and further economic independence. Tanta Sathi leadership training program can further empower women to take on managerial roles and become community leaders.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Revival and Preservation of Traditional Handloom Weaving
Promote the unique handloom products and natural dyes of the Mayurbhanj district. Establish a strong brand identity for the products, explore national and international markets.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Health and Well-being
This income can help cover basic needs such as food, housing, healthcare, and education for families, and significantly improve the financial stability of the beneficiaries With a stable income, women can afford better healthcare and nutrition, improving their overall well-being.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Skill Training and Employment Opportunity under a Single Umbrella
Annual Employment Opportunity – 50 Rural Women Annual Salary Range – Rs. 1,20,000
Atanati
SPECIALISATION
KHUNTA BLOCK
3000
Training & Production Area (Sq ft)
50
Women Artisans impacted
This village is home to 189 families of the Santhal tribe with a population of about 900 people.
Atanati Centre was started in December 2021 with a batch of 14 tribal women. The unit would provide consistent and skilled employment opportunities for women in the village, contributing to their financial independence and economic stability.
50 women from 03 villages have received specialized training in Handloom Weaving, Hand-spinning, Natural Dyeing, Stitching & Tailoring and Embroidery.
The project was supported by Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI) to develop a full-fledged handloom weaving centre. Tribal women from more than 15 nearby villages joined the training. Some of them were so eager that they used to swim a big river to come to the production centre.
36 Weavers
02 Natural Dyeing Artisans
04 Tailors
03 Embroiderers
05 Hand Spinners
20 Looms
- Micro Weaving Units
08 Charkhas
01 Drums
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Training Programs
Extensive training sessions were conducted to improve the weaving techniques of women weavers, focusing on traditional handloom weaving and natural dyeing. 50 weavers continuously working for skill enhancement across the three centers, with experienced master weavers guiding the participants.
