The DHEW, Leh, in collaboration with local communities, has inaugurated a 14-day skill development training programme on felting toys in Skurbuchan and Achinathang villages.

The District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW), Leh, in collaboration with local communities, has inaugurated a 14-day skill development training programme on felting toys in Skurbuchan and Achinathang villages.
The training aims to empower women by equipping them with traditional and contemporary felting techniques, promoting self-reliance and entrepreneurial opportunities through handicraft production.
During the inaugural session, various schemes under Mission Shakti – the Government of India’s integrated women empowerment programme – were explained in detail to the participants and villagers. These include initiatives for safety, security, and economic empowerment of women.
Ms. Farhana Nazir, Project Coordinator, Child Helpline (CHL), also briefed the gathering on critical support services, including:
• Child Helpline Number: 1098
• Disability Helpline Number: 1098
The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from women across the villages, reflecting strong community support for women-led development initiatives in the region.
The District Hub for Empowerment of Women, Leh, remains committed to fostering gender equality and economic independence through skill development and awareness programmes under Mission Shakti.