About Samvit Sudha® - India

Samvit Sudha® - India is our source and our inspiration.

Empowering Women & Enriching Lives since 1999.

Samvit Sudha® is a women empowerment initiative located in the quaint village of Shirālī in North Karnāṭaka, India, started as a tailoring and embroidery unit. Today, it designs and sells exclusive hand-crafted products made from fabric, handmade paper and upcycled newspapers. Its primary aim is to provide a steady source of income for local underprivileged women. This initiative not only offers economic independence, but also serves as a platform for these rural women to express their creativity and gain confidence while balancing their domestic obligations.

Beyond stitching and embroidery, SAMVIT SUDHA® is committed to preserving India’s invaluable arts and crafts traditions. The project imparts various hand-embroidery, tailoring and inkle weaving skills. It provides training in the art of making handmade paper, and the skill to craft unique products from it. With great emphasis on quality, it strives to achieve perfection in every stitch and every fold.

It was founded on 14th June 1999, under the Guidance and Blessings of His Holiness Shrīmat Sadyojāt Shaṅkarāshram Swāmījī, the 11th Pointif of a 300+ years old lineage, of Shrī Chitrāpur Mat͟h, India, to pay homage to, and realize the dreams of an extraordinary visionary, His Holiness Shrīmat Parijñānāshram Swāmījī III.  In 2011, Samvit Sudha® became a part of PARIJNAN FOUNDATION®, a Public Charitable Trust under the aegis of Shrī Chitrāpur Mat͟h.

 

 

PARIJNAN FOUNDATION® is a nonprofit organization in India that supports education, skill-building, and community development across India. It is a major socio-economic initiative of Shrī Chitrāpur Mat͟h, dedicated to women empowerment, community development, rural welfare, education, and health.

Parijnan Foundation® has done path-breaking work in uplifting families living below the poverty line and transforming the lives of over 5000 individuals in numerous villages surrounding Chitrapur, Shirali, in Karnataka, India. 

Parijnan Foundation® has guided and supported the growth of Samvit Sudha® since 2011, helping expand its reach and deepen its impact. This Foundation also supports initiatives like Holding Hands, which offers training and support to mothers of children with special needs . 

SAMVIT SUDHA® stands as a beacon of hope and empowerment for rural women in Chitrāpur, Shirālī, and its surrounding areas. Women who were once dependent have now become financially self-reliant. They are viewed with newfound respect within their families, marking a notable shift in societal dynamics. Through nurturing creativity, imparting valuable skills, and fostering an environment of respect, this initiative continues to make a profound impact on the lives of these women and their families.

SAMVIT SUDHA® is a women-empowerment initiative that offers economic independence & serves as a platform for rural women to express their creativity and gain confidence while balancing their domestic obligations.



Samvit Sudha®  India - MISSION

Samvit Sudha® is dedicated to the empowerment of women in and around Chitrapur. Our core mission is to provide gainful employment opportunities that enable women to achieve financial independence without compromising their essential family responsibilities. We are committed to fostering a nurturing environment that promotes their personal growth, economic stability, and overall well-being. Through dedication, innovation, and collaboration, we continue to pave the way for a brighter, more equitable future for all.


☼ Samvit Sudha® - India Teams ☼ 



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Fabric Unit

 

 

Intricate embroidery done by skilled hands, trendy designs with multi-purpose utility for all occasions, with something available for all age groups. Creating with love, one stitch at a time!

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Team Fabric Unit




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Handmade Paper Unit

 

 

 

Making the most out of hosiery and paper waste, our skilled set of women at the Handmade Paper Unit have been trained to create exclusive handmade paper patterns with different grammage and unique products. Crafting with love, one fold at a time!

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Team Handmade Paper Unit (HMPP)




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Holding Hands - Upcycled Paper Unit


 

 

Upcycling newspaper into various kinds of unique gift items, our team of women from Virar, Mumbai, have been making the most of waste paper. Constructing with love, one reed at a time!

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Team Holding Hands - Upcycled Paper Unit.

 

 

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