The 134 battalion of the CRPF here is spending more than Rs 1.5 lakh in providing free tailoring training to 16 girls and women drawn from the naxal pockets of Palamu. Giving this information, Commandant of the 134 Bn A D Sharma said this free tailoring training is a big deal for them to make girls and women self-dependent. Sharma said this training is for 30 days.
Sharma said this tailoring training is being carried out by an NGO, which they have roped in and the tailoring training is done in strict health protocol. Sharma said these 16 girls and women would be capable of eking out their living.
Sharma said our 134 battalion has a few experienced tailors, who will do a final test of these 16 girls and women on completion of their training. Commandant said the best five of the trained lot will be given each one a high quality sewing machine by our CRPF.
Sharma said the trainer NGO is to provide all materials like fabric, sewing machine, scissors etc. Sources said the CRPF in the left wing extremist hit Palamu has won the confidence of the common people as it works here with respect for human rights. The NGO is imparting this tailoring training in its own building. The CRPF officials keep a tab of this training.