Date – Sunday, 12 May 2024
For over 14 years, the Samoon Foundation has stood as a steadfast advocate forwomen’s empowerment in Uttarakhand. This enduring commitment took a vibrant
leap forward on May 21,2024, with the inauguration of the 10th Free Sewing and Knitting
Training Center (SSDC10) in Agastyamuni, Rudraprayag. More than just a facility, SSDC1 0
represents a sanctuary of opportunity— designed to equip rural women with essential
skills in sewing and knitting, paving the way for economic independence and self- reliance.
The event was not only a celebration of a new center but also a recognition of female
changemakers through the prestigious Samoon Samman Awards. Among the honorees, Dr.
Geeta Nautiyal was awarded the Education Excellence Award for her unwavering
commitment to teaching. Kamla Dewasali received the Entrepreneur Excellence Award for
her innovative work in dairy farming. The Community Development Award was jointly
conferred on Kamla Negi and Nageshwari Devi, whose sewing centers have created
meaningful local employment. Madhuri Negi, a driving force behind the Veerangna
Women Organization, was honored with the Nari Shakti Award for her exemplary
leadership. These recognitions served as powerful symbols of what women can
achieve when given the right platform and support.
The inauguration, graced by Dr. Geeta Nautiyal as the Chief Guest and attended by key
community leaders and Samoon Foundation members, reflected a collective
commitment to grassroots development. The presence of social activists and
enthusiastic local women further underscored the urgency and relevance of skill-
building initiatives like SSDC10. As a growing network of empowerment hubs, this new
center reinforces the Foundation’s mission: to build a prosperous Uttarakhand, one skilled
and confident woman at a time.
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