The District Hub for Empowerment of Women under Mission Shakti, Department of Social & Tribal Welfare, Kargil, in collaboration with the Handicrafts Department, Kargil, on February 11 inaugurated a Waste to Art Training Programme at the Handicrafts Hall, Kargil.

The one-month training programme is being attended by more than 15 trainees from various Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and six trainees identified through the One Stop Centre (OSC).

The inaugural programme was graced by Nargis Banoo, District Programme Officer, ICDS Projects, Kargil, and Raziya Khatoon, Assistant Director, Handicrafts Department, Kargil, along with Gulzar Ali and Abdul Hussain, Handicrafts Training Officers.

Speaking on the occasion, Raziya Khatoon highlighted the significance of Waste to Art initiatives undertaken by the District Hub for Empowerment of Women, Mission Shakti, Kargil. She emphasised that such programmes not only foster creativity but also promote environmental sustainability and income generation.

Nargis Banoo stressed the importance of transforming waste materials into useful and decorative products. She encouraged the beneficiaries to make effective use of the skills imparted during the training to achieve empowerment and self-reliance.

Zahra Batool, Trainer from the Handicrafts Department, gave a brief introduction to the programme and demonstrated practical techniques for converting waste materials into attractive decorative items.

The training programme aims to enhance skills, promote sustainable practices, and create livelihood opportunities for women in the district.