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At a tender age of twelve when most of the children spend their times playing with dolls, Laxmi had needles and wool at her disposal. Responsibility outgrew her childhood and it is no wonder that you notice a strong woman adorned with a fatigue countenance.

Laxmi knew that life was tough but she had learnt the art of survival well. After coming back from school she would keep her books on her lap to study and simultaneously, she would knit for export houses because her family needed money. Ever since she has worked in various places and has also been involved in curd business. At a time when she was looking for a stable career and a skill that would help her get a regular work, Advance electronics training came as a blessing in disguise for her.

Training sessions were not easy but as time passed, the subject was beginning to get interesting. Days after the training were even tougher. She worked in an electronic workshop at Thimi initially and also took repair and maintenance work from her friends, relatives and neighbours. During the fist few months, she had to render the service at lower price or even for free some time. However, this loss was compensated because through these free services she was able to prove herself and show her work amongst her potential clients. Laxmi knew that if she continued to work unprofessionally, she would never move ahead in life. Therefore, she decided to open a shop in partnership with her friend. In order to start the shop they borrowed money from their friends and used their previous savings. Initially, clients use to come to their shop and go away after realizing that girls were the technicians but gradually with time, she has been able to build confidence amongst people around. Things are not the same anymore. “These girls are capable of doing good work”, this is what many people around are heard saying.

Almost twelve months after the training, Laxmi is a more confident technician. A well designed, effective and employment oriented training is an individual’s weapon against unemployment and laxmi is glad that she became a part of this training event. The skills and knowledge imbibed from it has helped her succeed in the labor market and meet clients’ needs. It is hard work everyday but she prides in being one of the very few women electronics technicians in the country, who plays a critical part in the enhancement of the living standard of her family and subsequently contributes for the overall development of the economy.