FLO Hyderabad hosted a 20-day mehendi artistry training program at the AMS Literacy House, Andhra Mahila Sabha, Osmania University, under the skilling initiative. AMS instructors provided training to women in professional mehendi techniques. On completion, participants receive a joint Skill India, FICCI FLO Hyderabad, and Literacy House certification.
The training empowers women to begin taking mehendi orders immediately after the program ends, with minimal to no upfront investment. It is designed to create rapid livelihood opportunities within existing social networks, supporting financial independence and community enterprise formation.
Key Takeaways
- Joint certification awarded by Skill India, FICCI FLO Hyderabad, and Literacy House, with the Skill India certification enhancing credibility and employability of the participants.
- Focuses on building professional mehendi skills among grassroots women, strengthening craftsmanship and market readiness.
- Provides structured vocational training to enhance employability, enable income generation, and promote financial independence.
- Enables women to undertake mehendi orders after the completion of their training with minimal to no initial investment, supporting immediate livelihood opportunities.
Impact
60 grassroots women trained in professional mehendi techniques with AMS instructors. Overall, this session focused on training grassroots women in professional mehendi artistry through a structured programme, enabling immediate income generation and independent enterprise with minimal start-up investment upon certification.