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2.1.2.6. Socio- Economic Values

Initiatives for Socio-economic Development:
Skill Development Programs: Introducing

various vocational skills to the women and youth,
relevant to economy generating sectors in the

region such as tourism, hospitality and

handicrafts- banana weaving crafts and water
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hyacinth craft [Fig. 31].

Fig 31. Showcasing banana fibre weaving craft
Infrastructure Development: Efforts by
Kishkinda Trust in constructing various

infrastructural facilities for conducting workshops,
training and practicing crafts and arts to enhance

access to basic livelihood and promote economic
activities [Fig.32]. Partnering with other

organisations for improvement of roads, schools, Fig 32. The weaving facility, infrastructure by TKT

healthcare facilities, and water supply systems.
Partnering with local owners for revamping the

residences into heritage homes and guest houses,
shops to provide hospitality services to tourists as

well as generate economic opportunities [Fig.33] . Fig 33. UKISH handicraft display/ store by TKT

Tourism Promotion: Leveraging Anegundi's rich

cultural heritage, historical landmarks, and natural
beauty to promote tourism and generate income

opportunities for local communities through

homestays, guided tours, cultural performances,

and eco-tourism initiatives [Fig. 34]. Fig 34. Restoration of heritage buildings into
guesthouses

Agricultural Support: Access to agricultural

extension services, as well as sustainable
cultivation by partnering with farmers to purchase

the agricultural fibre waste [Fig.35] at a

Fig 35. Harvesting banana fibre- cultivation waste
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