11/03/2026
Empowering Women Through Skills and Employment
On 9th March 2026, Sakshi with the support of Rio Tinto, inaugurated a new Skill Development Centre in Abehpur Village, Gurgaon.
The centre will provide stitching and garment-related training to village women, helping them gain practical skills and connect with employment opportunities nearby.
The goal is simple but powerful – to enable women to become financially independent and support their families.
Sakshi and Rio Tinto are already successfully running a similar Skill Development Centre in Dundahera, Gurgaon, where 30 women are trained every month and placed in nearby garment manufacturing companies.
This initiative has already made a meaningful difference in the lives of many women and their families.
The inauguration was attended by the *Sakshi and Rio Tinto teams * along with the Sarpanch of Abehpur Village.
During the event, the Rio Tinto team motivated the trainees and encouraged them to make the most of this opportunity and contribute to their families after gaining employment.
Initiatives like these are a great support for communities, creating sustainable livelihoods and strengthening women’s role in economic development.