What is the Tarashakti initiative in Lucknow?

The Tarashakti initiative, launched by Sarojininagar MLA Rajeshwar Singh in memory of his late mother, aims to provide tailoring skills and foster self-reliance, group organization, and social security among women in Lucknow.

How many Tarashakti sewing centers have been established in Lucknow?

As of August 2nd, 2025, a total of 162 Tarashakti sewing centers have been established across the Sarojininagar constituency in Lucknow, with 10 new centers inaugurated recently.

How many women have been empowered through the Tarashakti program?

Over 17,000 sewing machines have been distributed, and more than 10,000 women have been mobilized into self-help groups through the Tarashakti sewing centers in Lucknow.

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Lucknow Empowers Women: 162 Sewing Centers Launched

2 Aug

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10 new Tarashakti sewing centers inaugurated
Total of 162 centers across the constituency
Over 17,000 sewing machines distributed, 10,000+ women mobilized

Lucknow Empowers Women: 162 Sewing Centers Launched

On August 2nd, 2025, Sarojininagar MLA Rajeshwar Singh took a significant step towards women's empowerment in Lucknow by inaugurating 10 new Tarashakti sewing centers. This brings the total number of such centers across the constituency to 162.

The newly launched centers, located in Neelmatha, Chandrawal, Raniyapur, Koodha Eentgaon, Bijnor, Ashiyana, Qila Gaon, Ambedkar Puram, and Gaur, were officially inaugurated at a ceremony held at the MLA's residence in Aashiana. The Tarashakti initiative, launched in memory of Singh's late mother, Tara Singh, aims not only to provide tailoring skills but also to foster self-reliance, group organization, and social security among women.

Since the inception of the program, over 17,000 sewing machines, including manual, automatic, pico, and interlocking types, have been distributed. More than 10,000 women have already been mobilized into self-help groups through these centers. The MLA also held a public interaction with intellectuals and local residents, listening to their concerns and assuring prompt solutions.

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