In a significant step towards empowering rural women through education and skill development, multiple free training centres were established in Kuragallu village on Wednesday, under the auspices of the SRM Foundation and Tenali Sub-Collector, Sanjana Sinha inaugurated these centres.
The newly launched centres offer free training in computer skills, tailoring, and academic support through tuition classes. These centres aim to promote self-employment and digital literacy among women and students in the region.
Sub-Collector, Sanjana Sinha, and SRM University- AP, Amaravati’s Pro-Vice Chancellor, Prof. Satish Kumar, formally opened the facilities and interacted with women beneficiaries at the site. Speaking at the inauguration, Sub-Collector Sinha lauded the SRM Foundation’s initiative, stating, “SRM-AP, being the largest educational institution in Amaravati, is igniting the flame of knowledge for thousands, and I am pleased to see such esteemed organisations stepping forward to serve rural communities free of cost.”
She added that basic computer literacy is essential in today’s digital world, and this training will be a game-changer for many. She urged residents to take full advantage of the expert-led training programs in their village.
SRM-AP’s, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Prof. Satish Kumar, highlighted the Foundation’s mission to foster economic independence among rural women. “Our tailoring and computer training programs are designed to equip women with skills that lead to self-employment and sustainable livelihoods. Education remains the pathway to greater success,” he said.
SRM Foundation Secretary D V Venkatagiri emphasised that these free services are already operational in Chennai, Amaravati, and Delhi, with three centres launched in the Amaravati region and plans for further expansion.
In a gesture of appreciation, villagers felicitated Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Satish Kumar and Foundation Director Dr Venkatagiri for their contributions. Additionally, Sub-Collector Sinha honoured SRM Tuition Centre educators Prathipati Sushma, Punyavani Konduru Bharathi Prameela, and Dhana Kumari, presenting them with shawls in recognition of their service. As part of the launch event, books, school bags, and stationery were distributed to students attending the tuition centres.
