Skill Development

Empowering Women Through Skill Development & Tailoring Training

At Somnath Kelvani Mandal (SKM), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and empowerment. Our Sivan Tailoring & Skill Development Programme equips women from rural and underprivileged backgrounds with practical sewing and entrepreneurial skills that open doors to self-reliance.

By combining hands-on learning with confidence-building mentorship, SKM enables every woman to create her own path toward financial independence, dignity, and social upliftment — stitching together skills, strength, and success for a brighter future.

Empowering Women Through Skill Development

At Somnath Kelvani Mandal (SKM), we believe that empowerment begins with opportunity — the opportunity to learn, to grow, and to build a future of dignity and self-reliance. Through our Sivan Tailoring & Skill Development Programme, we are transforming lives by providing women from rural and underprivileged communities the chance to learn valuable vocational skills.

This initiative bridges the gap between potential and opportunity. Women who once lacked access to income-generating resources now gain practical training in stitching, tailoring, and small-scale entrepreneurship. Under the guidance of skilled instructors, each participant learns not only the craft of garment making but also the confidence to stand independently.

With state-of-the-art sewing machines, structured learning modules, and a supportive environment, SKM ( Somnath Kelvani Mandal ) ensures that every trainee leaves with more than just a certificate — she carries knowledge, confidence, and hope.

From Learning to Livelihood

What began as a small tailoring course has now become a movement of empowerment. The Sivan Skill Development Centre under SKM is not only a training facility — it is a nurturing space where women rediscover their potential.

Our tailored curriculum blends theory and practice, from understanding fabrics and stitching methods to learning business basics like pricing, customer service, and home-based entrepreneurship. This holistic approach ensures that every woman who completes our course can confidently transform her training into income — whether by starting her own boutique, taking local stitching orders, or joining garment industries.

Graduates of our program are living proof of how skill can unlock self-reliance. Many now support their families, contribute to household income, and inspire others in their communities to follow the same path. Through learning, they have found livelihood — and through livelihood, they have found independence.

From Learning to Livelihood

The Sivan Tailoring & Skill Development Programme focuses on practical, hands-on learning designed to match the needs of modern tailoring and small business enterprises. Every participant receives step-by-step guidance to develop technical mastery and creative confidence.

Our core training modules include:

Basics of hand and machine stitching
Pattern making, fabric cutting, and garment construction
Finishing, ironing, and professional detailing
Traditional embroidery and decorative work
Alterations, measurements, and fitting techniques
Small-scale business setup and client management

Our approach is deeply rooted in empowerment through practice. By the end of the training, women are not just tailors — they are skilled artisans capable of crafting their own success stories. Each thread they sew represents not just fabric coming together, but lives being stitched toward self-reliance and respect.

Beyond Training: Building Confidence & Community

The mission of Somnath Kelvani Mandal goes beyond training — it is about building confidence, community, and continuity. The Sivan Skill Development initiative helps women discover their voice and value in society.

Upon completion, participants receive government-recognized certificates, and many go on to start their own tailoring units. SKM continues to guide them even after training through mentorship, business advice, and access to sewing materials and machines.

These programs are especially vital for women from rural or economically weaker backgrounds, where opportunities are scarce but talent is abundant. Every graduate carries forward SKM’s mission — empowering not just herself, but her entire family and community.

Through compassion, education, and empowerment, we are creating a ripple effect of progress — one woman, one stitch, one success story at a time.