NEW DELHI: A group of 25 women from Jammu and Kashmir, who are visiting the city on a Bharat Darshan tour programme, called on Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Hansraj Gangaram Ahir here on Wednesday.
The group comprises members of the Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) from Kupwara, one of the worst militancy affected districts of the Kashmir Valley. With a view to encourage the women of Kupwara associated with SEWA and to develop strong bonds with women in other parts of the country for closer social, cultural and emotional integration, the project for Bharat Darshan tour of four batches (25 women in each group) was approved in September, 2017.
While interacting with the Minister, the members stated about the benefits of joining the SEWA. They told him that there is need for marketing their products so as to increase their earnings.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Ahir said that MHA will help support the marketing across the country of products made by the SEWA members from J&K. He said the SEWA centre at Kupwara is augmenting the Prime Minister’s objectives of Skill Development and Make in India, and the involvement of women from J&K is especially noteworthy. (AGENCIES)
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