Promoting the spirit of vocal for local this year, the Dehradun district administration is planning to introduce LED light strings in the local market of the district for Diwali by the end of this month.
A few months back amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the administration started the training programme under the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) to provide training and develop the skills of the women associated with various Self Help Groups (SHGs).
According to the officials, there are about 3000 SHGs under NRLM so far and most of the women in these SHGs are housewives. Moreover, apart from working on various projects including making face masks and Take Home Ration (THR) packaging,these women also make LED string lights. The administration carries out training and working process of such string lights at the growth centre located in Thano area.
