Rudraprayag: Women of Uttarakhand are now setting an example of self-reliance by using the natural resources related to the forest. Women of Himadri Self Help Group and Jai Rudranath CLF in village Jawadi of Rudraprayag district are preparing beautiful rakhis from Pirul (pine leaves). This initiative is not only promoting self-employment, but is also a unique initiative to protect the environment and connect traditional festivals with local resources.
Local for Vocal: Guddi Devi, a woman from village panchayat Jawadi adjacent to the district headquarters, says that she had previously received training in product manufacturing from Pirul, which is now being used in Rakhi manufacturing on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan festival. The Pirul collected from the forest is carefully cleaned, decorated in a creative way and given the shape of attractive Rakhis. With this innovation, women are not only getting a sustainable source of income, but the mantra of ‘Local for Vocal’ is also being strongly adopted.
Open doors to self-employment: Let us tell you that the sale of rakhis has started in the local markets and they are being appreciated as environmentally friendly and natural products. Woman Guddi told that after receiving training, the doors to self-employment have opened. The economy is also getting stronger with these employment-oriented trainings.
Promoting self-employment with local products: District Magistrate Prateek Jain said that women of self-help groups are promoting self-employment with local products. This Pirul is very harmful and harmful for the forests, but rural women have opened the doors of self-employment for themselves by making good use of this Pirul.
Artificial Rakhis from the markets cause harm: He said that this step of women is commendable. Most of the artificial Rakhis available in the markets can be harmful to the environment. The plastic, colors and other materials used in these Rakhis do not get destroyed easily, which later spread pollution in the environment. In such a situation, all people should contribute significantly in maintaining environmental balance by celebrating the festival of Raksha Bandhan with Pirul Rakhis.
Raksha Bandhan is on 9th August: Let us tell you that this time Raksha Bandhan is on 9th August. For which women were engaged in preparations for a long time. Apart from the local market, women have received orders to make Rakhi from outside.
