The only demand from the government is that small-scale schemes continue; everyone will benefit. Everyone is benefiting also; people come from far and wide for the training, said an artisan in Jammu & Kashmir’s Udhampur region. This is a very good thing for women, because while men used to step out of the house, women did not—especially those from the villages—did not. It is truly heartening to see women making every effort to arrive on time while managing their responsibilities towards their children; times have changed significantly, and women are now stepping out to enhance their skills. And they are doing their work themselves and leveraging advanced technology, said a female artisan in Udhampur, J&K.
