FLO Hyderabad Graduates Nearly 1000 Women Under 'Skill Her' Program

By: WE Staff | Monday, 12 January 2026

• Nearly 1000 women and girls completed the Skill Her skill-building initiative from FLO Hyderabad.
• The training areas included tailoring, embroidery, beauty services, mehendi and wedding-related skills.

FICCI FLO, Hyderabad Chapter reached a major milestone with the graduation of almost 1000 women and girls trained through its flagship skill development program 'Skill Her' at the FLO Skill Centre in Bhongir, a town in the suburbs of Hyderabad.

It is aimed at providing grassroots women skills that would fetch them income. The graduating participants included training in vocations like: Tailoring – trained 3 batches, in which 158 women graduated. Maggam Embroidery – trained 3 batches, in which 122 women graduated. Beautician Course – trained 65 women. Mehendi Design – trained 90 women, according to an official release by FLO Hyderabad Chapter.  

Further, the Wedding Initiative program directly affected 255 grassroots women by offering them practical training in wedding-related services and crafts by FLO Hyderabad. The program allowed them to earn reliable income during the peak marriage season to look after their families.

This community service-oriented skilling initiative has been conducted under the leadership of Prathibha Kunda, who is the Chairperson for FLO Hyderabad, keeping in mind the overall agenda of empowering women with relevant skill sets.

The graduation ceremony was held in the presence of Chief Guest Shri M. Hanumantha Rao, District Collector & Magistrate of Bhongir and Special Guest Shri Akshansh Yadav, Superintendent of Police, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri District.

Speaking at the event, Prathibha Kunda shared an encouraging address, “When a woman learns a skill, she doesn’t just change her life—she transforms her family’s future and uplifts her community. Today, as I look into the eyes of nearly 1,000 women and girls who have completed their training, I see quiet strength, untapped potential, and the promise of a more equal tomorrow. FLO Hyderabad is proud to stand with them—not just in celebration, but in solidarity.”