Sapphire Blue Social Trust (SBST) Overview
Contact
Email: sapphirebluesocialtrust@gmail.com
Phone: 99762 99999, 98945 35100, 96777 77193
Address: No.5 Vemandampalayam, Attavanai Hanumanpalli Post, Arachalur via, Erode-638101, Tamil Nadu
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Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam (KKT) – Textile Startup Skill Program
The Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam provides skill development in advanced tailoring, embroidery, weaving, and traditional textile printing to promote both entrepreneurship and employment in Tamil Nadu’s textile sector.
Project Overview
A comprehensive textile startup skill program equipping participants with advanced tailoring, embroidery, weaving, and block-printing expertise, along with entrepreneurship support.
Associated with
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises (MSME)
District Industry Centre (DIC)
Tamil Nadu Skill Development
Corporation (TNSDC)
Objectives
Develop advanced textile-related
skills
Enable trainees to launch startups
and pursue skilled employment
Provide financial linkage with
MSME/DIC for small business growth
Activities
Training programs in tailoring,
embroidery, weaving, and block printing
Provision of stipends, free meals,
and certification upon completion
Entrepreneurship guidance and loan
facilitation
Impact
Significant rise in self-employment and income among rural women and youth through startup creation and skilled placements.
📋 Batches of KKT Training
| District | Training Center | Start – End Dates | Course / Job Role | Duration | No. of Candidates | Batch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dharmapuri | SBST Center | 22–28 Mar 2025 | Advanced Tailoring | 6 Days | 22 | I |
| Erode | SBST Center | 29 Jan – 10 Feb 2025 | Tailoring (60), Weaving (7), Printing (2) | 10 Days | 69 | I |
| Erode | SBST Center | 18–23 Feb 2025 | Tailoring (32), Weaving (2) | 6 Days | 34 | II |
| Erode | SBST Center | 24–29 Mar 2025 | Advanced Tailoring | 6 Days | 35 | III |
| Krishnagiri | SBST Center | 22–28 Mar 2025 | Advanced Tailoring | 6 Days | 30 | II |
| Krishnagiri | SBST Center | 07–19 Feb 2025 | Advanced Tailoring | 10 Days | 56 | I |
| Kanyakumari | SBST Center | 24 Feb – 01 Mar 2025 | Advanced Tailoring | 6 Days | 44 | I |
| Kanyakumari | SBST Center | 24–29 Mar 2025 | Advanced Tailoring | 6 Days | 31 | II |
| Namakkal | SBST Center | 26 Mar – 01 Apr 2025 | Advanced Tailoring | 6 Days | 33 | I |
| Salem | SBST Center | 03–14 Feb 2025 | Tailoring (33), Weaving & Embroidery (1) | 10 Days | 34 | I |
| Salem | SBST Center | 25–30 Mar 2025 | Tailoring (29), Weaving & Embroidery (2) | 6 Days | 31 | II |
| Tirupathur | SBST Center | 05–11 Mar 2025 | Advanced Tailoring | 6 Days | 23 | I |
| Dindigul | SBST Center | 17–22 Feb 2025 | Advanced Tailoring | 6 Days | 31 | I |
SAMARTH - Capacity Building & Skill Development Training for Silk Handloom Weaving & Block Printing
The SAMARTH program focuses on preserving and promoting traditional silk handloom weaving and hand block printing across Tamil Nadu. Conducted in partnership with the Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, it empowers rural artisians through structured skill development programs.
Project Overview
Preserving endangered weaving techniques, certifying artisians, and creating direct market linkages for sustainable livelihoods.
Associated with
Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
Objectives
Revive endangered handloom weaving
techniques and crafts
Provide certified training for
sustainable livelihoods
Create direct market linkage for
artisians
Activities
Weaving & block-printing training
sessions across Tamil Nadu
Certificate distributions with
QR-validation
Post-training support for employment
or entrepreneurship
Impact
Hundreds of artisians have been trained, with many achieving significant income growth through employment and entrepreneurship.
Herbal Gardens in Schools
SBST has established herbal gardens in government schools across Erode district, in partnership with the Ministry of Ayush. This initiative blends environmental sustainability with traditional Ayurvedic knowledge.
Project Overview
Creating living classrooms that educate students on native medicinal plants and Ayurveda, while fostering practical environmental stewardship.
Associated with
Ministry of Ayush, Government of India
Objectives
Establish herbal gardens in schools
to serve educational and medicinal purposes
Promote awareness of Ayurveda and
traditional Indian medicine among students
Cultivate environmental
responsibility and appreciation of biodiversity among school
children
Activities
Identify and select suitable schools
across Erode district
Establish and maintain herbal garden
plots with local medicinal species
Conduct interactive awareness
sessions for students and teachers about plant uses
Impact
Enhanced eco-awareness and traditional medicinal knowledge among hundreds of school children, fostering a lifelong respect for nature and Ayurveda.
Sapphire Blue Social Trust is committed to empowering marginalized communities through education, health, and skill development programs across Tamil Nadu.
