Agriculture and allied activities are the main means of livelihood in Domakonda. Beedi making has replaced all other traditional livelihoods such as Pottery, Basket / Floor Mat making, Handloom weaving etc. Prior to 1960’s Handloom weaving was one of the major livelihood.
Skill development for alternative livelihoods has been a major thrust area of DFVDT since 2016. So far 1200 women and adolescents were trained not only from Domakonda village but also from other villages in Domakonda Mandal.Based on girl’s dropout rate from schools due to improper menstrual health management, Sanitary Napkin production unit was established which also created alternate employment for women in the village.
The skills in tailoring helped a lot during COVID 19 lockdown period for supplying PPE kits to government and private hospitals. This ensured their earnings during lock down period.  DFVDT with the concerned departments of the State and Central Governments, Weavers Society in Domakonda has established a handloom weaving unit which provides training at no cost for women of all communities. DFVDT is developing linkages for business opportunities for supplies to various vendors
Another unique activity was initiated based on girl’s dropout rate from schools due to improper menstrual health management. In fact due to issues of open defecation and improper health management 70% of women were suffering with anaemia.
Hence SAHAJA Sanitary Napkin production unit was established which also created alternate employment for women in the village.
Prior to 1960’s Handloom weaving was one of the major livelihoods of the Padmashali community in Domakonda. Over the years, the skilled workers either migrated or shifted to another profession and now there is no handloom production in the village. With the purpose of promoting alternate livelihoods, DFVDT initiated a dialogue with the Weavers Society in Domakonda and has established a handloom weaving unit which provides training at no cost for women of all communities. DFVDT is developing linkages for business opportunities for supplies to various vendors.
DFVDT has also co-ordinated with the concerned departments of the State and Central Governments which are now supporting the training program and are providing Rs.300 each per day for the trainees and will also provide support to women in procuring looms with 90% subsidy. The Central Government Weavers Service Centre is directly involved in the process.
Year - 2025
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- Skill Development for women and adolescents for alternative livelihoods
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- Skill Development for women and adolescents for alternative livelihoods
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- Training Certificates Distribution for trained Weavers
