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Madurai Malli - Capacity Building and Self Employment Opportunities
on 13.08.2014
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| Dr. S. Kanagasabai, Dean (CD) welcoming the gathering in Madurai Malli Workshop |
The Women’s Studies Centre of Thiagarajar College in association with Thiagarajar Crafts
Foundation organized a one day workshop on “Madurai Malli : Capacity Building & Self – Employment Opportunities” at Thiagarajar College
on 13.08.14. Prof. C. Chinnusamy, Dean, Agricultural & Research Institute Madurai, lighted the lamp and delivered the inaugural address.
He said as an agro –based country, India stands first in the production of various food products.
It has also attained self- sufficiency in the production of flowers.
Dr.B.Bakiyathu Saliha, Assistant Professor, Department of Soils & Environment,
Agricultural College & Research Institute spoke on the significance of the workshop in empowering the small scale flower vendors.
She also insisted on organizing similar workshops to enhance their capacity to earn more for their livelihood.
The Principal, Dr. T. Rajasekar drew attention to the yeoman service of the Secretary of the college,
Dr. Uma Kannan, to the vendors of “Malligai” in empowering them with economic independence.
He said, Thiagarajar Crafts Foundation is a charitable organization that functions with a
noble mission of identifying, conserving and promoting the traditional riches of our nation. As a body committed to the
welfare of the needy, the foundation has taken meaningful measures to bring “Sungudi” and “Malli” two iconic identities of Madurai to the forefront.
Earlier, Dr. S. Kanagasabai, Dean (CD) Thiagarajar College, welcomed the gathering and
Dr. N. Asha Devi, Assistant Prof. of Zoology, delivered the vote of thanks.
The programme trained nearly 100 SHG Women & Students.
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