‘Sthree Mart’ planned in Mandya to empower women
A new initiative called 'Sthree Mart' is proposed for Mandya, India, to provide a dedicated marketplace for products created by women and self-help groups. The project aims to foster economic independence and entrepreneurship among local women.
Why it matters
Localized economic development projects targeting women's empowerment are essential for improving household income and community self-reliance.
A ‘Sthree Mart’ is proposed to be established in Gandhinagar in Mandya city to provide women with opportunities to become economically self-reliant and earn a sustainable livelihood.
The initiative aims to strengthen women’s economic empowerment by providing a dedicated market platform for products made by women and women’s Self-Help Groups, besides encouraging them to take up self-employment.
P. Ravikumar Gowda Ganiga, Mandya MLA, visited the proposed site on Monday and inspected the location. He discussed the project’s plan, availability of space, and the infrastructure required with officials.
Speaking after the inspection, Mr. Gowda said women’s economic independence would strengthen both families and society. Providing women with opportunities for self-employment and income generation, along with proper market facilities for their products, would further boost their economic activities, he said.
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