HPPI’s Disha Project in Assam, organised a two-day Skill and Business Information Fair in Jorhat on 16th and 17th March 2024. Shashikant Gupta, Director of the Ministry of Textile participated as chief guest and inaugurated the Fair. Bhavesh Tumuli, Director of the Ministry of Handloom, also visited the fair on the second day and inspired the women to start their own businesses to become self-dependent.

The fair served as a platform to exhibit products crafted by women entrepreneurs who had received Entrepreneurship Development Training (EDP) under the project. A total of 40 stalls were built, showcasing a diverse range of products including handloom items, bamboo crafts, silk products, home decor, and tea stalls. This variety reflected the entrepreneurial spirit and creativity of the women participants. During these two days, products approximately worth Rs 110,000 items were sold by the entrepreneurs. This fair provided the participants the opportunity to showcase their products, gain insights into market dynamics and network with relevant stakeholders for business enhancement.

Humana People to People India in partnership with Yes Foundation implementing the DISHA Project in Jorhat, Bojali and Sonitpur District of Assam. The project aims to provide 10,000 women intensive entrepreneurship development training and business development support to enhance their understanding on entrepreneurship information, livelihood opportunities and setting up of new business and grow the existing business.