April 2026: Invitation to Mobilse Young Women for ITI programs offered at Japan-India Institute for Manufacturing (JIM)

The Japan-India Institute for Manufacturing (JIM), established by Maruti Suzuki in collaboration with the Skill Development and Industrial Training Department, Government of Haryana, is pleased to offer an innovative “Earn While Learn” program.

This initiative is designed for young women aged 18–20 years who have completed Class XII. Selected candidates will undergo 7 months of hands-on industry training while receiving a stipend, enabling them to acquire practical skills and real-world experience alongside their academic progression.

This effort strongly aligns with the mission of Asha Chandra Welfare Consultancy to promote and strengthen female participation in technical education and skilled professions.

We invite you to support and mobilise eligible young women to take advantage of this valuable opportunity.

Millet360°: Nourishing Bharat – Empowering Self Help Groups (SHGs)

An initiative focused on empowering rural women by building a strong network of women-led enterprises. It enables Self Help Groups (SHGs) to showcase and market their natural and millet-based products through curated expos, while improving access to technical support, subsidies, and market linkages.

By strengthening women’s roles across farming, food processing, and entrepreneurship, the initiative promotes sustainable agriculture and drives economic empowerment from farm to table.

Launched on 4 March 2025 during Women’s Week at the “Women, Wellness and Gut Health” Expo in Gurugram, the initiative was inaugurated by BK Sister Shivani in the presence of renowned nutritionist Ishi Khosla and leading experts from the health and nutrition sector. The event brought together SHGs from Uttarakhand, providing them with a platform to showcase and sell their products alongside established brands.

Participants gained hands-on exposure to packaging, pricing, sales strategies, and real-world market dynamics—equipping them with practical insights to scale their businesses.

Building on Success: Mera Millet Magic

Building on the success of the Mera Millet Magic campaign, which repositioned millet from being seen as “food for the poor” to “food for everyone.” With strong public outreach and celebrity engagement, the campaign reached nearly 4 million people and expanded millet consumption across cinemas, hotels, eateries, and public spaces—highlighting its versatility, nutrition, and sustainability.Millet360°: Nourishing Bharat – Empowering Self Help Groups (SHGs).