Charu Singh Hoists National Flag at Baghpat Centre of Excellence for Design and Fashion Technology
Independence Day programme highlights skill development, employment opportunities and women-led livelihoods in the apparel and fashion sector
On the eve of the 80th Independence Day of India, Smt. Charu Singh Ji, Trustee, Kisan Trust, hoisted the National Flag at the Chaudhary Ajit Singh Centre of Excellence for Design and Fashion Technology, Baghpat.
The programme brought together trainees, industry representatives, officials and members of the local community. The event focused on Independence Day celebrations alongside themes of skill development and economic empowerment.
Trainees encouraged to build careers through skills
Following the flag hoisting ceremony, Smt. Charu Singh interacted with the current batch of trainees at the Centre. She appreciated their efforts and encouraged them to use the skills gained through the training programme to develop sustainable careers and contribute to the apparel and fashion industry.
Appointment letters distributed to trained candidates
A key part of the programme was the distribution of appointment letters to girls trained at the Centre who have secured employment with M/s. Rajani Handloom, Khekra, Baghpat.
The initiative links the Centre’s skill development programmes with employment opportunities, particularly for women and youth in the region.
Sewing machines provided to Self-Help Group
Smt. Charu Singh also distributed sewing machines to a Self-Help Group (SHG) comprising successful candidates from the first batch of the Centre.
The SHG was formed with the support of the Apparel, Made-Ups & Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council (AMHSSC). With the sewing machines and training received at the Centre, members of the group will undertake apparel production and pursue livelihood opportunities while contributing to local economic activity.
Focus on employment and entrepreneurship
During her interaction with the trainees, Smt. Charu Singh highlighted the role of skill development in creating opportunities for young people, particularly women. She also emphasised that training becomes meaningful when it translates into employment, entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods.
The programme was attended by Dr. Yashvir Singh, Vice President, Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD); Dr. Sanjib Roy, Director, KVIC, Meerut; Mr. Ashish Srivastava, CEO AMHSSC, along with AMHSSC team members, Centre officials, trainees and other dignitaries.
Centre aims to strengthen local skill ecosystem
The Chaudhary Ajit Singh Centre of Excellence for Design and Fashion Technology, Baghpat, is envisioned as a platform for providing industry-oriented skills in the apparel and fashion sector and connecting trained candidates with employment and entrepreneurial opportunities.
Its initiatives include industry placement and support for trainee-led self-help groups, with the aim of strengthening the local skill ecosystem and promoting sustainable livelihoods in Baghpat and the surrounding region.
The Independence Day programme concluded with a focus on skill development, employment, entrepreneurship and women-led livelihood development, reinforcing the vision of an empowered and self-reliant India.