SPS Creates Women Entrepreneurs (SPS Trained 13 women in sustainable livelihood & made them entrepreneurs)

Meeting with the Food safety officer, Yercaud and FSSAI registration certificate distributed to the newly registered entrepreneurs at Yercaud on 20th December, 2023 at the Retreat Don Bosco. The trainees of Yercaud who have undergone EDP ( Entrepreneur Development Programme ) and business training, registered their business at MSME and they have applied for FSSAI basic registration. Food Safety officer of Yercaud Mr. Suruli has educated and given the awareness to the trainees about food safety, label regulations etc., He has also distributed the FSSAI registration certificate to nine women. Fr. Selvakumar SDB, Director of SPS India Foundation has made all the arrangements for the meeting. Ms. Sangeetha, Programme Manager of YourBackers Foundation – Siragugal also graced the event. YourBackers Foundation Siragugal in collaboration with SPS India Foundation, Yercaud has organised Self-Sustainable product making workshop for the women of Yercaud on 29th Oct, 2023 at The Retreat, Yercaud and for Dindugul women on 31st Oct, 2023 at Don Bosco Social Service Centre, Dindigul. Mrs. Priyadharshini Ranganathan, Self-Sustainable Living Expert has trained the women on oral care, skin care, hair care and masala products. From Yercaud, there were 49 women participated for the training session, out of which 45 women have registered for the  intensive follow up online training on sustainable product making. Out of 45 women trainees, 13 women were selected for EDP (Entrepreneur Development Programme) business training. From Dindigul location there were 42 women participated in the training session, out of which 32 have registered for the intensive Online follow up training for one month. Out of 32 trainees, 3 women have shown interest to undergo EDP training. Totally 16 women got shortlisted to attend the EDP training out of which 14 have participated in the full training session. As of now eleven of them have registered their business with MSME.