Handicraft Training Empowers Women in Lumbini

Rupandehi. In Lumbini Cultural Municipality-10, Mahilwar, a special handicraft training has been provided to local women with the objective of creating various artistic materials from wheat straw (the upper part of the stalk).

This training, organized with the support of the Lumbini Development Trust and UNDP, aims to turn waste agricultural residue into a source of income. Following the completion of a 15-day basic training last Poush, a three-month second phase (advanced) training has now begun, considering its effectiveness. Trainer Sitaram Gosai, with 35 years of experience from Kathmandu, is providing training to the trainees on the technical aspects of straw art.