Moving towards women’s empowerment—An inspiring initiative by the AYUSH Shiksha Samiti
In today’s times, women’s empowerment is not just a buzzword but a continuous social change. Women’s role in society is no longer limited to the family but has expanded to include economic, social, and technological sectors. The Ayush Shiksha Samiti is undertaking the important task of accelerating this change and empowering women to become self-reliant.
For years, this organization has been working on a mission to empower women by providing them with various skill trainings, employment opportunities, certifications, and necessary resources. The committee believes that when women are empowered, the entire family, society, and nation are empowered.
1. Multi-pronged initiative to empower women financially
The AYUSH Shiksha Samiti has developed a variety of training programs for women’s empowerment, which are not only useful but also directly linked to employment. Through these programs, women can start earning from home or achieve a better standard of living through employment.
2. Mushroom Cultivation—A Way to Earn More in Less Space
The first area in which women are being recruited in large numbers is mushroom cultivation.
The ASS provides them with complete training, from seed preparation to cultivation, packaging, and marketing.
This training includes both practical and theoretical aspects.
The special thing is that after the training, the organization also provides them with a recognized certificate, which allows them to avail themselves of any government or private scheme.
Many women are producing mushrooms in a small room at home and earning between 10,000 and 30,000 rupees per month.
3. Floriculture and vegetable production—income from natural resources
The Ayush Shiksha Samiti provides training in floriculture and vegetable production to women in both rural and urban areas.
Teachers include organic farming, planting, production-boosting techniques, and market linkages.
Women also maintain their own nurseries and earn income by selling fresh vegetables in the local market.
Many women are earning good income by supplying flowers to temples, wedding ceremonies, and markets.
4. Sewing and Embroidery Training – Self-reliance at home
Sewing and embroidery have always been popular and reliable skills for women.
The Ayush Shiksha Samiti offers training in this area:
Interlock, cutting, designing, machine repair
Making blouses, kurtis, children’s clothing, and school uniforms.
Upon completion of the training:
✔ Women are awarded a recognized certificate.
✔ Sewing machines and work are provided.
Many women are subsequently running boutiques from home or supplementing their income by joining local shops.
5. Formation of Women Self-Help Groups – Building Collective Power
The AYUSH Shiksha Samiti has formed hundreds of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to strengthen women’s groups.
Through these groups, women are taught important things like
Banking procedures
Savings and loan facilities
Linking to government schemes
Microfinance
Collective production and marketing
Through SHGs, women are running everything from small home industries to large projects.
6. Women’s Home Industry—A New Dimension of Employment
The organization provides guidance and training to women to establish home-based industries.
These include:
Incense stick manufacturing
Paper bag manufacturing
Mushroom and papad-spice production
Beauty and wellness product manufacturing
Food processing
Raw materials, machinery, and market connections are also provided for these industries.
Many women, in collaboration with their groups or families, are running small industries and earning between ₹10,000 and ₹50,000 per month.
7. Hotel Management Training—with Job Placement
Instead of limiting women to household income, the ASS also trains them in hotel management.
Teaching includes:
Food preparation techniques
Housekeeping
Restaurant service
Front office
Customer service
Behavioral norms in the hotel industry
After completing the training, they are provided direct job placements in various hotels, restaurants, and fast-food chains.
8. Computer Education—The New Identity of Women in the Digital Age
Digital skills are crucial in today’s world.
The AYUSH Shiksha Samiti offers the following computer courses to women:
Basic Computer
Data Entry
DCA/ADCA
Typing
Graphic Designing
Office Management
Internet and Online Services
Upon completion of training, women are also provided with job placements, with many working in banks, offices, cyber cafes, hospitals, and private companies.
9. General Duty Assistant (GDA) and Phlebotomist Training
Due to the high demand for jobs in the healthcare sector, the committee has launched GDA and phlebotomist courses for women.
These courses cover:
Patient care
Hospital procedures
Blood sample collection
Hygiene and safety
Medical record keeping
After training, women are placed in hospitals, diagnostic labs, and nursing homes.
10. Beauty and Wellness—A Strong Path to Self-Reliance
The AYUSH Shiksha Samiti also offers beauty parlor and beauty therapist courses for women.
These courses include:
Facials, makeup, and hair styling
Massage therapy
Skin care treatments
Cosmetic product knowledge
Salon management
After completing the training:
✔ Women receive kits, supplies, and equipment.
✔ They are also provided with job placement and assistance with opening a salon.
Today, many women run their own home salons and are financially independent.
11. Recognized Certificate – Main basis for joining government schemes
The AYUSH Shiksha Samiti awards a recognized certificate to all successful participants.
This provides them with numerous opportunities, including
Benefits from government schemes
Bank loans
Entrepreneurship incentives
Job eligibility
Participation in various projects
12. The success of women is the organization’s greatest achievement.
Over the years, the Ayush Shiksha Samiti has trained and connected thousands of women with employment.
Today, these women—
✔ Are financially supporting their families
✔ Are completing their children’s education
✔ Are managing both household expenses and savings
✔ Are gaining respect and recognition in society
The true picture of women’s empowerment is one where women become self-reliant and inspire others—and the AYUSH Shiksha Samiti is doing this very well.