Paving the way for self-reliance through skills training : To pave the way for their income generation and self-reliance, DBAI launched new vocational training courses in sewing skill training on May 15, 2023, at Ettimanikampatti village, Veerapandi block, Salem. Rev. Dr. Casimir Raj, Director of DBAI Salem, Mr. Sanmugam, panchayat leader, Mr.Balamurugan, counsellor, Ms. Sumathi, and Magalir Thittam leader inaugurated the sewing skill training. 25 women will be benefiting from this first batch. This training courses will equip the rural women with the skills to pursue new livelihoods and, consequently, help them break out of the poverty cycle.