The Parihar Skill Development Project, supported by the Bengaluru City Police, inaugurated its first mushroom cultivation centre on January 6, 2026, at the CAR North campus in Hegde Nagar.
This marks the project’s latest initiative following the successful launch of three tailoring skill development units in 2023, located at CAR South, CAR North, and the Mysore Road campus. The Parihar Skill Development Project aims to support and empower victims of domestic violence and women from underprivileged communities by providing sustainable livelihood opportunities.
The mushroom cultivation programme will be added to the centres existing skill development courses, which include candle-making, tailoring, and chocolate-making, all designed to equip women with income-generating skills. The centre has also seen notable success with its auto-driving training programme for women. Under this
initiative, women are provided e-autos, along with comprehensive training and safety equipment such as smart phones and GPS-enabled dash cameras, enabling them to earn independently while ensuring their safety.
