In ‘Mann Ki Baat’, PM Modi mentions handloom industry of Rohtak

Chandigarh, July 28

Under the leadership of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, the Haryana Government has taken several significant steps for women development and empowerment. Initiatives for gender equality, 50 per cent reservation in Panchayati Raj institutions, uplift through self-help groups, and steps to improve the sex ratio have marked significant progress in women’s empowerment.

Praises women self-help group

• PM Narendra Modi said over 250 women associated with the ‘Unnati Self Help Group’ were now trained in block printing and dyeing
• The PM emphasised these women had created a new identity with their confidence and hard work, and their efforts had proven that if women worked unitedly, they could overcome any challenge and become self-reliant

Many women are actively contributing by joining self-help groups. They made significant contributions in the handloom industry, sewing, embroidery, and other handicrafts. Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged this fact on his popular radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat.’ During the programme, he mentioned the handloom industry in Rohtak district of Haryana and particularly praised the women of the ‘Unnati Self Help Group,’ which had taken steps towards economic self-reliance through their hard work and dedication.

Modi said over 250 women associated with the ‘Unnati Self Help Group’ were now trained in block printing and dyeing. This training has not only enhanced their skills but has also empowered them economically. These women are supporting their families by creating magic with colours on fabrics and have become a source of inspiration in society.

The Prime Minister emphasised how these women had created a new identity with their confidence and hard work and their efforts have proven that if women work unitedly, they can overcome any challenge and become self-reliant.

The Prime Minister said the efforts of the ‘Unnati Self Help Group’ were not only promoting the handloom industry but also making a positive contribution to the local economy. He encouraged women from other districts across the country to join similar groups and bring about changes in their lives.