To encourage entrepreneurship among women, Indian Prime Minister, bought traditional textile products on International Womens' Day which included a gamusa (product of Assam), a stole (Bihar), and two shawls (Tamil Nadu and Nagaland)-all handmade and unique products. Prime Minister commented that women are playing a leading role in India's quest to become Aatmanirbhar. On International Women's Day, let us commit to encouraging entrepreneurship among women. The Gamusa is made by women of different self-help groups (SHGs) of Kakatipapung Development Block under Assam State Rural Livelihood Mission (ASRLM), a government of Assam initiative for promotion of sustainable livelihood in rural areas. ASRLM empowers rural women Self Help Groups (SHGs) with capacity building, credit linkage and market support. All products produced by the SHGs are sold under the brand name 'ASOMI'. Further, Prime Minister commented that Khadi is closely associated with Mahatma Gandhi and India's rich history. So he bought a Khadi Cotton Madhubani Painted Stole. Madhubani painting is a traditional style of painting practiced in Mithila region of Bihar having GI status. The stole is made by the rural women SHG members of Bihar. The Prime Minister added that India is proud of the Naga Culture, synonymous with bravery, compassion and creativity which reflects on their traditional shawl from Nagaland. Similarly, the exquisite hand embroidered Shawl made by artisans of the Toda Tribe of Tamil Nadu looked wonderful. This product is marketed by Tribes India.
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