Ashabai got trained in the Fashion Design Course from the Mumbai centre of the GTT Foundation. Though she stitched before but lacked the confidence to start her professional career. However, she completed her course and learned stitching from professionals. Melinkeri has four daughters and her husband works in a private company. The income is not enough to fulfil all the requirements of the family.

She states, “My income is increasing gradually which is a good thing from my end as I want to support my family. It is important to mention that I gained the confidence to start my professional journey after my skills were enhanced by the training.”