Baglung, Sept. 3 -- Twelve years ago, Chija BK of Damja went into business weaving Dhaka cloth after receiving three months' training and earned a sizeable income.

All was well until Dhaka fabrics in new designs entered the market, which resulted in fewer buyers for her production as she could not keep up with the changing trends. BK only knows how to weave plain Dhaka cloth, and has no knowledge about creating designs, adding colour and trying out new models.

She learned the basic skills of making Dhaka from a non-governmental organisation. Now her loom is broken and her skills have become outdated. She has been forced to start looking for a job.

BK says the business will not produce a profit unless training is provided to make differ...