Patna: Khadi, once known only as a simple fabric, is now creating big changes in the lives of rural women in Bihar. Through government-supported Khadi training centres, women are learning skills like stitching, embroidery, soap-making, and more. These centres are helping them become self-reliant and respected in their communities.
Women across the state are getting trained in sewing, knitting, and making daily-use products like incense sticks and detergent powder. The training programs are planned based on the work – sewing and knitting training lasts for three months, while product-making training is one month long. The focus is not just on technical work, but also on design, fabric selection, and learning how to sell products in the market.
In the year 2024–25, a total of 59 training programmes were organised. About 950 women and 550 men took part. Many women are now earning money by joining Khadi centres, while others have started their own small businesses. These efforts are helping women in villages become more confident and financially strong.
Industry Minister Nitish Mishra said that Khadi malls will be opened in all divisions soon, and local products will be sold online. He added that Khadi is being promoted as “Khadi for Fashion, Khadi for Nation, and Khadi for Transformation.” The idea is to make rural areas stronger by giving more people jobs and better income through Khadi.
This growing movement is not just bringing money into homes but is also raising the status of women in society. With new skills and training, they are becoming role models in their villages and showing that with support and effort, change is possible — one thread at a time.
