Women Empowerment

Women Empowerment

Uplifting Women Through Empowerment

The Smt. Sitadevi Taparia Charitable Trust is dedicated to empowering women across India through transformative development programs. Our Women Development initiatives focus on skill-building, self-reliance, and cultural preservation, creating opportunities for sustainable growth and community impact.

SDTT Vocational Institute

The Smt. Sitadevi Taparia Charitable Trust runs the SDTT Vocational Institute. Its mission to empower women through skill development programs. The institute offers various courses designed to help women develop vocational skills, ensuring that they gain self-reliance and contribute to their communities. The trust provides training and resources to equip women with the tools needed for sustainable livelihood Opportunities.
  • Skill Focus
  • Self-Reliance
  • Community Impact

Provides training in various vocational courses.

Promotes independence through skill-building.

Encourages women to contribute to their communities.

Self-Help Groups (SHGS)

The Trust works with local women’s groups in Mathura to empower them through skills training and economic opportunity. These groups engage in crafting traditional deity attire, Sanjhi art, and eco-friendly items made from cow dung, blending heritage with sustainability. By facilitating access to banking services and linking them to broader markets, the initiative encourages self-reliance and income generation.

Self-Help Groups (SHGS)

The Trust works with local women’s groups in Mathura to empower them through skills training and economic opportunity. These groups engage in crafting traditional deity attire, Sanjhi art, and eco-friendly items made from cow dung, blending heritage with sustainability. By facilitating access to banking services and linking them to broader markets, the initiative encourages self-reliance and income generation.

  • Group Strength
  • Cultural Crafts
  • Market Access

Operates 10 SHGs in Mathura.

Produces deity attire and Sanjhi art.

Links women to markets and banking.

Self-Help Groups (SHGS)

The Trust works with local women’s groups in Mathura to empower them through skills training and economic opportunity. These groups engage in crafting traditional deity attire, Sanjhi art, and eco-friendly items made from cow dung, blending heritage with sustainability. By facilitating access to banking services and linking them to broader markets, the initiative encourages self-reliance and income generation.
  • Group Strength
  • Cultural Crafts
  • Market Access

Operates 10 SHGs in Mathura.

Produces deity attire and Sanjhi art.

Links women to markets and banking.

Cow Dung Crafts

As part of the self-help group initiative, the Trust has promoted the production of eco-friendly products made from cow dung. These products serve as an innovative way to recycle and utilize natural resources while creating a steady income source for women. The focus on sustainability and traditional craftsmanship provides both environmental and economic benefits to the community.

  • Eco-Innovation
  • Income Source
  • Environmental Gain

Utilizes cow dung for sustainable products.



Provides a reliable income for women.

Supports recycling and green practices.

Sanjhi Project

The Sanjhi Project is a key initiative in the Trust’s women empowerment efforts, where the ancient art of Sanjhi is preserved and promoted. Women in the SHGs are trained in this traditional craft, enabling them to create beautiful, marketable products. This initiative helps empower women by preserving cultural heritage while providing them with financial independence through their work.
  • Art Preservation
  • Skill Training
  • Financial Empowerment

Revives the traditional Sanjhi craft.

Trains women for marketable products.

Boosts independence through sales.

Sanjhi Project

The Sanjhi Project is a key initiative in the Trust’s women empowerment efforts, where the ancient art of Sanjhi is preserved and promoted. Women in the SHGs are trained in this traditional craft, enabling them to create beautiful, marketable products. This initiative helps empower women by preserving cultural heritage while providing them with financial independence through their work.
  • Art Preservation
  • Skill Training
  • Financial Empowerment

Revives the traditional Sanjhi craft.

Trains women for marketable products.

Boosts independence through sales.

Poshak

The Poshak Project seeks to revive and celebrate the rich tradition of hand-crafted ceremonial clothing, commonly worn during festivals and religious events. Women artisans are trained in traditional textile arts, including embroidery, applique, and embellishment, empowering them to create exquisite garments that honor cultural heritage. This initiative not only safeguards ancient techniques but also enables artisans to market their creations for additional income.

  • Cultural Heritage
  • Craftsmanship Training
  • Economic Opportunity

Preserves the intricate art of making celebratory clothing.

Provides women with advanced skills in textile design and embellishment.

Opens avenues for women to earn through the sale of traditional attire.

Bag stitching

The Bags Initiative enables women’s groups to design and produce a wide range of functional and stylish bags—using both traditional and contemporary techniques. Emphasis is placed on quality craftsmanship, creative designs, and the use of sustainable materials. Through this initiative, women develop valuable entrepreneurial skills and gain access to broader markets.

  • Skill Enhancement
  • Design Innovation
  • Financial Empowerment

Trains women in bag-making, stitching, and finishing skills.

Fosters creativity by blending traditional motifs with practical designs.

Provides a source of steady income through the creation and sale of handcrafted bags.

Bag stitching

The Bags Initiative enables women’s groups to design and produce a wide range of functional and stylish bags—using both traditional and contemporary techniques. Emphasis is placed on quality craftsmanship, creative designs, and the use of sustainable materials. Through this initiative, women develop valuable entrepreneurial skills and gain access to broader markets.

  • Skill Enhancement
  • Design Innovation
  • Financial Empowerment

Trains women in bag-making, stitching, and finishing skills.

Fosters creativity by blending traditional motifs with practical designs.

Provides a source of steady income through the creation and sale of handcrafted bags.

Torans

The Torans project focuses on the art of creating decorative door hangings, an integral part of Indian home decor and festivities. Women artisans are taught to craft torans using recycled fabrics, mirrors, beads, and embroidery, reflecting regional aesthetics and sustainable practices. These colorful adornments not only beautify living spaces but also foster community pride, ecological consciousness, and women’s entrepreneurship.

  • Traditional Décor
  • Green Craftsmanship
  • Community Empowerment

Revitalizes the time-honored craft of making ceremonial door hangings.

Emphasizes the use of upcycled materials and eco-friendly processes.

Provides steady income opportunities and elevates artisans' social status.