MOunesh Vishwakarma

Daijiworld Media Network – Bantwal (EP)

Bantwal, Feb 26: Four Adivasi women from the district are set to embark on a unique journey, thanks to the Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, and Livelihood. Under this initiative, they will have the rare opportunity to meet the President of India and explore Amrath Garden during their visit to Delhi on March 1.

The fortunate women, Meenakshi from Sullia, Vanita from Kollamagaru, Lakshmi from Melantabettu in Beltangady, and Sundari from Kanyana in Bantwal, are eagerly anticipating their flight to Delhi.

Meenakshi, a member of Adilakshmi Sanjeevini self-help group and Sanjeevini Okkoota, is skilled in crafting baskets and various other items from creepers. Similarly, Vanita, a member of Adilakshmi self-help group, is known for her expertise in crafting baskets and other items from creepers in Kollamagaru.

Lakshmi Melantabettu, residing in Beltangady, is a member of Sanjeevini Okoota, and she has been engaged in selling baskets crafted by her mother. Sundari Kanyana, a member of the Shivagiri group and Sanjeevini Okkoota, has showcased her talents in basket crafting and other crafts while touring various districts with the Dollu group.

On February 27, they will commence their journey by bus to Bengaluru, where they will engage in discussions with state-level officers. Subsequently, on Feb 29, they will board a flight to Delhi, explore famous places in the afternoon, and finally, on March 1, visit the President of India and Amrita Garden. The return journey to Mangaluru is scheduled for March 2 during daytime.