Dang. Sumila Nepali of Dang, Bengali, has been teaching her daughter in Ghorahi. Earlier, after sending the children to school, there was not much work except to come home and use TikTok and Facebook. But now his daily routine has changed. She is busy weaving various materials from yarn.

“At first, I sent my children to school, it was difficult to spend time. “But now it has become easier to spend time and also earn income,” she said. ’

She started weaving various materials from yarn. Now he not only has thread in his hand, but he has also gained confidence to become self-reliant by learning new skills.

Similarly, Jharana Budha Magar of East Rukum has come to Ghorahi of Dang to study. Apart from studying, she was confused about how to spend her free time, but now her daily routine has also changed. After coming into contact with Swapna Hosiery Industry in Ghorahi, she learned to make various items from yarn.

“It’s been busy now. “It’s been very rewarding to learn something new,” she said. Not only them, many women are busy weaving different materials from yarn. The women, who were confused about what to do after doing household chores and sending their children to school, have now started joining professional work. Not only does he have a cross and a needle in his hand, but he also has a strong foundation for self-reliance.

Now she has learned to make attractive items like apples, oranges, carrots. The women working in the industry are also busy making the alphabet, toys and other materials required for the school. From ‘A Plus’ to ‘Zebra’, the materials of ‘A to Z’ are also made from yarn.

Chief of the industry, Rachana Subedi, said that 56 different types of thread materials are being manufactured. The organization, which has been running a major industry in Ghorahi, Dang, has been connecting women with training and employment.

According to him, the demand for yarn has increased now that even schools have started making materials from yarn. We have got a lot of work after we started making all the materials from yarn. “The demand for it has increased as it is easy to teach students and is environment-friendly,” she said. ’

According to him, these wool products are safe for children. Unlike other materials, the risk of injury is low, so it can be used and reused by children.

According to Subedi, the main objective of the industry is not only to create business but also to create self-employment. The factory employs more than 15 workers. They are given jobs and jobs. “We also teach work and provide employment. “We have been providing 50 per cent of the amount received from the sale of materials to the workers”, she said. ’

According to him, a set of ‘A to Z’ is sold for five thousand rupees. Out of this, 50 percent of the money is given to the workers. Subedi said that the demand for it has also been increasing lately.

The hosiery industry came into operation in 2063 BS. Since then, the industry has been providing training on hosiery. Many women have been able to get employment through this training.

The industry has been providing various training to women not only in Dang but also in different districts. This skill, which started with yarn and needle, has now become not only a source of income for many women but also a way to become self-reliant.