Satyabrata  Das

Sri Satyabrata Das of village Durgagovindapur under PatharPratima block in the district of South 24 Parganas participated in the vocational training course on Carpentry organized by SIDS during three months. She comes of a very poor family and due to extreme poverty he dropped out of ninth grade. He used to work as daily labor. In the meantime, he got the news of vocational training from our organization and submitted an application for admission. After taking interview he got a chance to take admission.

He is a youth of 34 years of age. His father is above 76 years and has no ability to work hard. His mother is aged and physically weak. He is the only son of his father. He has married and has one son of 3 years of age. The youth eagerly participated in the training program for three months. During these three months all income in exchange for his labour was off and his family was in a lot of trouble.

After completing the training he mentally prepared to start the work. He purchased the instruments taking a loan from his relative and started the work at his house. Gradually his aptitude for making furniture increased and the scope of business also increased. He has chosen to make furniture as a professional work in his life. Now, he is always engaged in this work. He earnRs. 12000.00 to 15000.00 per month and his family is solvent. The social status of his family has been increased gradually. Quality of the making product is very good and it is getting better. The other youths in the village and adjacent villages were inspired by the work. The consumers are trying to have Satyabrata for their work. Moreover, Demand for furniture made by Satyabrata is increasing day by day in the locality.