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Irfan Ansari distributes 60 sewing machines to local women

Jamtara, Noc 11 (UNI) In a step toward promoting women’s empowerment and self-reliance, State Health Minister and Jamtara MLA Dr. Irfan Ansari on Tuesday distributed 60 sewing machines to women at a special function organised in the Jamtara Block premises.
The initiative aims to enable women to become economically independent and to foster livelihood opportunities at the grassroots level.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Ansari said,“ Skill in every home, respect in every society, and employment in every hand - this is my vision for Jamtara. In the coming days, more training, resources, and livelihood opportunities will be provided so that the daughters and sisters of Jamtara can become self-reliant and establish their own identity.”
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