In its continuous commitment towards Women and community empowerment, the Indian Army, in collaboration with Aseem Foundation (Pune-based NGO), established and dedicated a Skill Development Centre for Bead Jewellery at P Moulding Village in Kangpokpi district under Operation Sadbhavana on 25 March 2025. The Bead Jewellery Unit aims to foster skill development and self-empowerment among local women, providing them with valuable resources to enhance their livelihood.
The project was inaugurated by the Lieutenant General Abhijit S Pendharkar, AVSM, YSM, General Officer Commanding, Spear Corps, with distinguished guests in attendance, including GOC Red Shield Division, Major General SS Kartikeya, representatives from Aseem Foundation, Senior Indian Army Officers and ladies, village head, veterans and locals. A five days workshop to train fifteen ladies from the village, by Pune based eminent Jewellery designer Mrs Rajasshri Parashar was undertaken. The ladies were trained on the basics of bead jewellery which included creating wire loops, identification of beads, stringing, knotting and other related aspects. The facility will be sustained by Aseem Foundation and developed into a commercial entity, which will enable flow of income for the ladies. The community leaders and womenfolk expressed their gratitude for the Army’s sustained efforts to uplift local communities.
Through projects like these, the Army continues to provide necessary skills and knowledge to enable women to participate and contribute to their economic independence, social status and thus empowering them to become economic drivers of the society.
