Padasalai

Skills training programs targeting women, such as tailoring and embroidery, aim to empower socially and economically disadvantaged women, thereby enhancing family income and reducing unemployment. Additionally, initiatives to impart car driving skills to village women and youth address challenges stemming from illiteracy, poverty, and gender bias, fostering greater equality and opportunities. PADASALAI's holistic approach extends to addressing malnutrition through women self-help groups, emphasizing nutrition security through breastfeeding promotion, awareness campaigns on iron/folic acid intake for pregnant women, and training in utilizing millets for nutritious snacks.

Awareness programs organized by PADASALAI encompass various crucial aspects. Health education, particularly concerning COVID-19, is disseminated through women self-help groups (WSHGs), emphasizing the importance of maintaining a healthy environment in line with the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Workshops are conducted for municipality frontline workers on preventing hazardous cleaning practices, ensuring adherence to government regulations and fostering community-wide safety measures. World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) initiatives target youth, focusing on raising awareness about the dangers of tobacco use and promoting healthy living. Additionally, environment awareness programs and tree plantation drives involve the active participation of village communities, coordinated by PADASALAI to instill a sense of environmental responsibility and promote sustainable practices among participants.