Under the Skill Development Program supported by the Ministry of Textiles through the Capacity Building in the Textile Sector (Samarth) Scheme, and in collaboration with KSTIDC, Samarth Foundation successfully conducted Sewing Machine Operator (SMO) Training for 130 women between the ages of 18 and 45. The training was organized in six batches, with daily sessions from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM, primarily benefiting women from rural and socially disadvantaged communities across four taluks. Along with hands-on sewing and garment production skills, the program incorporated Personality Development and Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP) sessions to strengthen participants' confidence, improve their employment prospects, and encourage self-employment and entrepreneurship in the textile sector.