Women have proved there potential in every field of work, so is the Knitwear industry where involvement of ladies has helped tremendously in solving the issue of lack of trained workforce. Due to their enthusiasm, great energy level and quick learning power women are becoming a great contributor in the garment industry. Tirupur knitwear cluster has been growing at a high pace, explicating its opportunities in both international and domestic market. Ladies play a vital role in the development of Tirupur Knitwear Cluster. More than any other industry ,garment industry has got more women workers involved. Unlike other industries, Knitwear industry has got 50% or more women involvement. There is a huge demand for well trained shop floor level employees in the cluster. Women are playing double role and their well being, both physical and mental is really important.
Every year, 8th of March is celebrated as “international women’s day”. For the development of women various awareness programs, seminars, training programs for their economical well being & self development are being conducted worldwide. This program is also a contribution for the well being of women especially for achieving the desired output at the work place. Hence a mass training program was conducted in the cluster to take care of these necessities. 300 women workers were trained under this initiative. This has helped the workforce to gain basic knowledge on their official and personal well being.
Women were guided on
· Mental and Physical health and its relation to productivity and quality at work place.
· Importance of women in the knitwear industry.
· Managing role conflicts
· Proper financial management
· Balanced diet to keep the body fit and energetic to ensure consistent performance.
· Family welfare and social responsibilities etc.
It is a fact that women work hard, day and night and this make them face a lot of physical and mental issues. For the welfare of Tirupur based ladies “Pothigai” human resource development & training centre” is planning to conduct a grand function. There is a requirement of training women workers for their physical and mental well being. Women are required to be trained in skill development also , not only on the shop floor level but also on management level too.
