Harpic, Liquid Hand Wash & Phenyl Making and Packing for Sale – Training Program
Program Date: October 31, 2025
Host: Rotary Club of Biratnagar Downtown
Published Date : 2025-11-02
President : Girija Sarda
Specialty
This initiative by Rotary Club of Biratnagar Downtown focused on skill development and economic empowerment of female inmates at Biratnagar Jail.
The training was specially designed to teach participants the complete process of making, packaging, and preparing cleaning products—Harpic, Liquid Hand Wash, and Phenyl—for future sale and income generation.
It represents Rotary’s commitment to transforming lives by giving women second chances and dignity through self-reliance.
Facts & Figures
Event Date: 31st October
Location: Biratnagar Jail
Participants: 116 female inmates
Trainer: Mrs. Soumee Chaulagain
Project Cost: Rs. 25,000
Training Components:
Demonstration and hands-on training on making Harpic, Phenyl, and Liquid Hand Wash
Packaging and labeling guidance
Distribution of printed recipe cards with Rotary emblem and club logo
Rotary Merchandise Distribution:
Rotary-branded bags and table calendars given to both the trainer and the jailor
An initiative where we give female teachers and trainers a platform to contribute to women’s economic empowerment
Support
Trainer : Mrs. Soumee Chaulagain was the lead trainer
Administrative Coordination: Biratnagar Jail Authority
Beneficiaries
116 female inmates of Biratnagar Jail, who received practical training on making cleaning products that can be produced and sold for income generation
Female trainer, who was provided a platform to contribute her skills toward social good and earn as a trainer.
Impact/Outcome
Empowered 116 women with new livelihood skills, offering them dignity, confidence, and hope.
Encouraged female trainers to contribute to social welfare and economic empowerment initiatives alongwith their own empowerment.
Strengthened Rotary’s reputation as a club that creates sustainable, skill-based impact.
Promoted self-reliance among inmates through production of marketable goods.
Enhanced Rotary’s visibility through use of branded recipe cards, bags, and calendars.
Sustainability
The learned inmates can continue making these products for internal use or small-scale sales under supervision of the jail authority.
The jail administration has shown interest in continuing such vocational training in collaboration with Rotary.
The recipe cards will serve as a lasting guide for continued production and skill retention.

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