Women welfare centres

P.P.G. Sugathadasa -Thihagoda group cor.

The Southern Provincial Rural Development Ministry will set up women welfare centers in the region Under the proposed program a women welfare centre has already been set up in the Divisional Secretariat Division of Hakmana. Over 30 women have currently been selected by the center for vocational

Training programs. They would be provided with training in food processing technology, sewing, tailoring, beauty culture, production of ornamental items and manufacture of women footwear. The training duration to each course would be one year.

All these training courses are free and they will be conducted under the supervision of the Hakmana Divisional Secretariat Office. Diploma certificates will be awarded to trainees who successfully completed the training courses.

Depending on the progress they make these programs would be extended to other parts in the region, the project official said.