Brightening The Lives Of Women

The Northeast region over the years has witnessed a rise in start-ups and other skill-development related entrepreneurship. Following their male counterparts with equal steps, it has been observed that women in many states across the country have created a niche for themselves and taken a lead in setting up various industries based on their learning from different skill development workshops. Northeast Today reports on how candle making business in Tripura is empowering women.

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Skill development entrepreneurships, over the years, have witnessed a surge not just in the Northeast but across the country as well. From clothing to shoes to candles, a number of products have been manufactured by these entrepreneurs. In Tripura, of the biggest skill development entrepreneurship has been that of candle making and it has helped in empowering women in a great way. Candle making business has opened new avenues helping to boost the local economy. Many businessmen in the state are running candle production units and have employed several others.

“Eight to ten people work here every day and all those engaged in manufacturing are women. They, after completing their household chores, work here and earn well. Since there aren’t many power cuts in the region, so the demand of candles is mainly for worshiping purposes,” reports Outlook quoting the owner of a candle production unit Tapan Saha.