Sarai Nooruddinpur, Uttar Pradesh | 7 September 2026, Under the Amrita Serve Village initiative, 33 women from Sarai Nooruddinpur, Uttar Pradesh, have successfully completed three months of continuous training in making decorative products using Munj grass, with support from the HCL Foundation, Hardoi.
The training has equipped the women with skills to create Munj grass-based decorative items. Following the completion of the training, the participants have now started preparing the final products at the village level.
As part of the initiative, HCL Foundation will continue to support the women in producing quality decorative items. The finished products will subsequently be sent to the HCL Head Office in Hardoi.
On 7 September 2026, HCL distributed kits to the Self-Help Group (SHG) women participating in the training, providing them with the necessary resources to continue their work. Upon completion of the three-month training programme, the participating women will also receive a daily honorarium of ₹50.
The initiative aims to strengthen livelihood opportunities for rural women by providing them with practical skills, resources, and continued support to develop sustainable income-generating activities within their communities.
Key Details
Date: 7 September 2026
Location: Sarai Nooruddinpur, Uttar Pradesh
Participants: 33 women
Activity: Munj grass decorative item-making training
Training Duration: Three months
Support: HCL Foundation, Hardoi
Initiative: Amrita Serve Village
