India, April 3 -- In a step towards women's empowerment, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation's (PCMC) social development department has started free fashion designing training for women.

The programme has been started at the PCMC's Stitching Center, Bhosari from March 17, where each batch will consist of approximately 30 to 35 women, with participation from various age groups.

As per officials, the training program will equip women with the skills to operate modern sewing equipment, including high-speed machines, pico-fall machines, overlock machines, embroidery machines, steam irons, and electric cutting machines. The training covers designing and stitching various garments such as designer dresses, blouses, skirts, frocks, one-...