Kalaw opens free basic tailoring course
THE Department of Rural Development,
under the Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development, opened a free basic
tailoring course at Lamai Model Village in Kalaw Township, Shan State (South),
yesterday morning with the aim of supporting the livelihoods of rural women,
providing employment opportunities and developing skilled workers during the
2026-2027 financial year.
Kalaw District Department of Rural Development
Head U Aung Zaw Lin delivered the opening address. An official explained that
livelihood training courses are conducted after assessing local products,
market demand, labour requirements and the need for livelihood skills suited to
local conditions. Training instructors then explained the lessons to be taught
section by section, after which the district head and officials provided the
trainees with teaching aids and materials.
A total of 20 women from villages in
Kalaw Township are attending the 45-day free basic tailoring course, where
skilled female instructors are providing both theoretical and practical
lessons in basic tailoring techniques. — Maung Khaing (Rural)
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