SKDRDP being a pioneer in the field of development with a membership of more than 17 lakh, of which majority are woman is working for the empowerment of women through its various initiatives. Working closely with the rural poor women SKDRDP found that unless women are economically empowered their living standard will not improve. SIRI, a unique organization providing employment opportunity to more than 6000 women is a milestone in this regard. Jnanavikasa programme of SKDRDP has become an agent of change in the lifestyle of rural women. To fulfill the diverse training needs of women SKDRDP in year 2009 started Mahila Jnanavikasa Training Institute in Navanagar of Dharwad district. The institute is offering various types of skill based and entrepreneurship development trainings for women. Besides In collaboration with SDM College (Autonomus) Ujire, the institute is offering 6 months ‘Diploma in Women Empowerment’.