40 rural women from Malerkotla imparted training in baking products

Malerkotla, July 21

A group of forty women from rural areas of Malerkotla district were imparted training in baking during a workshop held at Ranwan village under the “Parivartan” programme of the HDFC.

The event held under the supervision of Dr Ranjit Singh of ICAR-Central Institute of Post- Harvest Engineering and Technology (CIPHET) aimed at women empowerment.

Professional bakers Manjit Kaur and Harpreet Kaur imparted tips on various aspects of the manufacturing and marketing of bakery items.

Malerkotla Deputy Commissioner Pallavi said the administration had launched a programme to raise the standard of living of rural women and their families through allied professions under several welfare schemes of the Centre and the state government.

“Having coordinated with all stakeholders, including beneficiary women and Corporate Social Responsibility partner, we have organised a workshop for forty women who were imparted training in bakery products,” said Pallavi, adding that necessary help would be provided for setting up small scale bakeries.

Sukhpreet Kaur of Ranwan village said she had already selected a suitable location for setting up a bakery on the Malerkotla to Khanna road. “Though the organisers have assured to arrange funds for setting up the unit, I intend to start the venture with my own savings,” said Sukhpreet.