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Indian Express
26-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Rural women from Punjab shine on international stage with phulkari art in Dubai
In an effort towards cultural preservation and women empowerment, HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL), in collaboration with Nabha Foundation, has taken the traditional Punjabi embroidery art of phulkari to new international heights. Following its showcase in Germany earlier this year, phulkari made a powerful impression at the International Apparel and Textile Fair, the Gulf region's largest international B2B fashion trade sourcing fair, at Dubai Festival Arena from May 20 to 22. Under the ongoing phulkari project, rural women artisans from Bathinda in Punjab were given the platform to exhibit their handcrafted phulkari products. Artisan Karamjeet Kaur from the Sukhladdi village and Shubhra Singh from the NGO Nabha Foundation represented this initiative in Dubai. 'Our participation demonstrated the rich craftsmanship and cultural heritage of Punjab, earning accolades from a global audience and opening doors to new markets and partnerships,' said Shubhra Singh. Karamjeet Kaur, who recently returned from Dubai, shared her experience, stating, 'I was once just a homemaker. But through the Phulkari project, I have become self-reliant, and now, along with other women in my village, I have built an identity through this traditional craft. I never imagined I would showcase my work on international soil. It was a great learning experience.' Launched in July 2023, the phulkari initiative has trained over 300 women from 22 villages in both the technical and commercial aspects of the craft. 'This initiative not only uplifts their economic status but also contributes significantly to preserving Punjab's vibrant cultural legacy', said Vishav Mohan Prasad, deputy general manager at HMEL Bathinda. Just two months ago, in March 2025, three rural women from Bathinda had the opportunity to participate in Europe's largest creative fair, CREATIVA, held in Dortmund, Germany. The delegation included Vishav Mohan Prasad; Shubhra Singh, executive director of the Foundation; and four master trainers: Satveer Kaur (Ramsara), Manpreet Kaur (Mahinangal), Sandeep Kaur (Malkana), and Lakhbir Kaur, said a statement by HMEL Bathinda.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
RSRTC records 100% passenger load for three months in a row
1 2 Jaipur: For the first time, Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) recorded over 100% passenger load for three consecutive months. Officials said that effective efforts were being made to maintain it continuously. Shubhra Singh, chairperson of RSRTC, said, "Providing better passenger facilities , state roadways achieved 100% passenger load continuously for the first time in the history of the corporation by making maximum use of all the available resources." Singh added that after the installation of a vehicle tracking system in RSRTC buses, the vehicles are being analysed regularly at the headquarters and unit level."Along with this, effective inspection of vehicles is possible, as a result of which the revenue loss of the corporation has reduced, and the passenger load has increased. Special attention is being given to passenger facilities so that the inclination of passengers towards roadways buses increases," said RSRTC, performance has also improved due to the effective use of employees. "For the first time in the corporation, 253 medically unfit drivers or conductors from various units, who are physically unable to work according to their posts due to suffering from incurable diseases, have been given light alternative work," said Singh. A committee formed at the headquarter level has been tasked with regularly checking that drivers and conductors are physically fit for the duties assigned to units have also been instructed that in future no work contrary to the post should be taken without the recommendation of the headquarters committee. Further, to meet the shortage of drivers, units have been specified for recruitment of necessary staff through Civil Defence and Rajasthan Ex-Servicemen Cooperative Limited as per the decision taken in a recent board meeting of the corporation. Officials said that drivers are being hired through agencies after permission from the headquarters to meet the requirement of drivers in the units. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
