Empowering Women Through Heritage & Livelihood
Transforming lives through traditional crafts, eco-conscious skills, and women-led enterprise since 1992.
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Where Tradition Meets Transformation
From handcrafted textiles to lasting change, where every stitch tells a story of resilience.
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Our Community Initiatives

Uplifting Women, Preserving Crafts, and Strengthening Rural Development

The Heart Behind Mahashakti

WHO WE ARE

Rebuilding Lives. Rekindling Heritage. Restoring Dignity.

Born out of the collective strength of women survivors of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy and social unrest, Mahashakti Seva Kendra stands as a symbol of resilience and hope. We began as a small informal group and evolved into a recognized grassroots movement centered on women's economic empowerment through craft, training, and sustainable livelihood. We combine ancestral knowledge with modern training to create handmade products that carry stories of strength, survival, and cultural pride.

Lauren Davis

CEO Organization

What We Do

1. Preserving India's Rich Textile Heritage

Our artisans use traditional Alajarin techniques — a Mughal-era art form — to create eco-friendly textiles. We work exclusively with natural dyes made from herbs, minerals, and soil-friendly ingredients that are gentle on the skin and the environment.

This intricate, metallic-thread embroidery is brought to life by our skilled women artisans, breathing new life into a dying heritage craft once reserved for royalty.

2. Skill Development & Women-Centric Training

We run intensive vocational programs that blend traditional skills with contemporary needs. Women are trained in areas such as:

This hands-on training not only builds skill but also creates confidence, independence, and long-term income opportunities.

Why Choose Mahashakti?

Empowerment That Goes Beyond Words

100% Women-Led and Community-Driven

All our programs are built by women, for women — ensuring deep cultural understanding and shared lived experience.

Eco-Conscious & Sustainable

From production to packaging, we rely on natural materials, hand processes, and zero-waste practices that respect people and the planet.

Inclusive and Intersectional

Our community includes women from all backgrounds and belief systems, united by a common goal: empowerment through skill and solidarity.

Recognized and Impact-Driven

Over the decades, our model has been recognized and supported by national institutions, social activists, and the broader development sector.

Our Impact So Far

Milestones That Matter

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Women empowered
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Active craft workshops
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Years of sustainable livelihood work
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Dozens of handmade collections produced

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Frequently Asked Question’s

How Can We Help?

At Mahashakti Seva Kendra, we’re here to support individuals, partners, and communities who believe in women-led change. Whether you're looking to collaborate, place an order, or simply understand how we work — we’re happy to guide you. Let’s make a difference, together.

Yes, we welcome both bulk and custom orders for textiles and embroidery. Get in touch via our Support or Contact page, and our team will guide you through product options, timelines, and pricing.

We actively partner with ethical brands, designers, and NGOs. If you’re interested in co-creating or sourcing from us, visit our Partner With Us page or reach out directly through email.

Absolutely. You can donate online, amplify our work on social media, or volunteer remotely using your skills in design, writing, digital marketing, and more.

Currently, our core workshops are based in Bhopal, but we are exploring expansion. We also run outreach programs and training initiatives in select regions — check our Programs page for updates.