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Rakshabandhan & the women of Nari Sanrakshan Gruh in Surat

More than 50 women of the home have procured raw materials from the market and are skillfully fashioning rakhis which they will sell to local shop-keepers.

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In a cottage industry of sorts, inmates of Nari Sanrakshan Gruh in Surat are earning income by making rakhis and paper flowers with the support of gruh officials. The women learn something new, keep busy and earn some money too. 

More than 50 women of the home have procured raw materials from the market and are skillfully fashioning rakhis which they will sell to local shop-keepers. The activity started last Thursday and will continue till Rakshabandhan.

Interestingly, this is the first time they are trying their hand at making rakhis. The other activity is preparing paper flowers, used for pasting on greeting cards and for home décor.

"Our women wanted to learn a new skill and also earn something. As Rakshabandhan was approaching, it was decided to make rakhis. Gruh authorities supported us a great deal in this project," said Rupa Shah, elected chairman of the committee of the gruh. 

Shah added that stalls will be set up at a private mall and at gruh premises during the festival for better business. All income generated through sales will be deposited in the personal accounts of inmates who were engaged in the project.

Clubs have come forward to lend the venture a helping hand. Inner Wheel Surat Galaxy Club has provided training for making rakhis and also given raw materials. Another club has promised to market the finished products without charging anything.

"It's really amazing to learn new skills. There is not much to do at the home and we look for something innovative to brighten our lives and also help the gruh," said Sonal, an inmate.

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