Green Household Products Workshop Builds Entrepreneurship Skills

Report on Green Household Products Workshop

The Green Household Products Workshop was organized by the Department of Commerce and Banking & Finance and the ED Cell, Kamaraj Women’s College, Thoothukudi, in collaboration with Victory Entrepreneurship Development Centre, Tuticorin, on 9 September 2026. The workshop was held from 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. at Hall No. 2.

Dr. P. Aruna Devi organized the programme with the aim of giving students practical knowledge about the preparation, pricing, packaging and marketing of eco-friendly household products. The workshop also introduced students to small-scale business opportunities connected with these products.

A total of 33 students actively participated in the programme.

Objectives of the Green Household Products Workshop

The workshop focused on the following objectives:

• Provide practical training in household product preparation
• Teach correct measurement and mixing methods
• Introduce students to product colouring and presentation
• Develop basic bottling and packaging skills
• Explain production cost and selling price calculation
• Help students understand profit margins
• Create awareness about raw material sources and costs
• Introduce basic marketing techniques
• Encourage entrepreneurship and self-employment

Thus, the programme combined practical skill training and entrepreneurship education.

Resource Persons

The workshop featured two resource persons:

• Mr. S. Karthikeyan, Director, Victory Entrepreneurship Development Centre, Tuticorin
• Mr. A.R.A. Rajkumar, MSME Trainer, Virudhunagar

Both resource persons shared practical knowledge and business guidance with the participants.

Practical Training in Product Preparation

Mr. A.R.A. Rajkumar conducted a detailed hands-on session on the preparation of phenyl, soap oil and soap powder.

He explained the raw materials required for each product and demonstrated the correct methods of measurement and mixing.

Moreover, he guided students step by step through the preparation process. As a result, students could observe each stage closely and understand the practical requirements of household product making.

Hands-On Learning by Students

The practical nature of the Green Household Products Workshop gave students direct experience in product preparation.

Under the guidance of the resource person, students actively prepared phenyl, soap oil and soap powder.

They measured the required ingredients, followed the mixing process and took part in preparing the finished products. Therefore, the workshop moved beyond theory and gave students real practical exposure.

This hands-on approach also helped students gain confidence in carrying out the preparation process independently.

Preparation of Coloured Phenyl

Students prepared phenyl in different colours during the practical session.

The colours included:

• White
• Pink
• Green
• Orange

The resource person explained the colouring process and showed students how product appearance can influence presentation.

In addition, students learned that consistency in colour and presentation can help improve the appeal of a finished household product.

Measurement and Mixing Techniques

Correct measurement played an important role in the workshop.

The resource person explained how students should measure ingredients accurately before mixing them. He also demonstrated the proper sequence and method for combining the raw materials.

Therefore, students learned that careful measurement and correct mixing directly affect the quality of the finished product.

Moreover, the session helped them understand the importance of following a clear process while preparing products for sale.

Bottling and Packaging

The workshop also included practical training in bottling and packaging.

The resource person showed students how to fill the prepared liquid products into PET bottles. Following this, students carried out the bottling process themselves.

They also gained practical experience in packaging the finished products.

Thus, the session helped students understand that proper packaging is an important part of presenting a product to customers.

Cost Calculation and Pricing

An important part of the Green Household Products Workshop focused on the business side of production.

Mr. A.R.A. Rajkumar explained how to calculate the cost of production. He also taught students how to fix a suitable selling price.

Furthermore, students learned how to consider raw material costs and other expenses before deciding the final price of a product.

This practical guidance helped them understand that proper pricing plays a key role in running a small business successfully.

Understanding Profit Margins

The resource person also explained how students can determine a suitable profit margin.

Students learned that the selling price should cover the cost of production and also provide a reasonable profit.

Moreover, the session helped them understand the basic relationship between cost, selling price and profit.

Therefore, the workshop introduced students to simple but important financial concepts needed for small-scale business activities.

Raw Material Sources and Costs

Mr. S. Karthikeyan guided students on the availability of raw materials required for household product preparation.

He explained where students could purchase the materials and shared information about approximate costs.

This guidance helped participants understand how to source the materials needed to start production.

In addition, the session gave students a clearer idea of the practical planning required before starting a small business.

Marketing Techniques

The workshop also introduced students to basic marketing techniques.

Mr. S. Karthikeyan explained how students could market household products and reach potential customers.

Furthermore, he discussed the importance of product presentation, pricing and customer awareness.

As a result, students learned that successful entrepreneurship requires both a good product and an effective way to market it.

Entrepreneurship and Small-Scale Business Opportunities

The programme encouraged students to view household product preparation as a possible small-scale business opportunity.

The resource persons explained that students could use the skills learned during the workshop to explore self-employment and entrepreneurship.

Moreover, the practical training helped participants understand how a simple product can move through different stages such as preparation, costing, packaging, pricing and marketing.

Thus, the workshop gave students a basic understanding of how a small business can function.

Distribution of Finished Products

The products prepared during the workshop included phenyl, soap oil and soap powder.

At the end of the practical session, the finished products were given to the participating students as part of their learning experience and as a souvenir of the programme.

This helped students retain a direct connection with the practical work they had completed during the workshop.

Certificate Distribution

At the conclusion of the programme, Dr. M. Vanmathi, Principal, distributed certificates to the participating students.

The certificate distribution recognized their active involvement in the workshop.

Moreover, it marked the successful completion of a full-day programme that combined practical training with entrepreneurship education.

Programme Outcomes

The Green Household Products Workshop provided several useful outcomes:

• Students learned how to prepare phenyl, soap oil and soap powder
• Students understood correct measurement and mixing methods
• The workshop introduced product colouring techniques
• Students gained practical bottling and packaging experience
• Participants learned how to calculate production cost
• Students understood how to fix selling prices
• The programme explained suitable profit margins
• Students gained awareness about raw material sources and approximate costs
• The workshop introduced basic marketing methods
• Students gained practical knowledge about small-scale business opportunities
• The programme strengthened entrepreneurial confidence
• Participants gained useful skills that can support self-employment

As a result, the workshop strengthened both practical skills and business awareness among the participants.

Conclusion of the Green Household Products Workshop

The Green Household Products Workshop organized by the Department of Commerce and Banking & Finance and the ED Cell, Kamaraj Women’s College, in collaboration with Victory Entrepreneurship Development Centre, Tuticorin, gave students a valuable practical learning experience.

The students learned how to prepare phenyl, soap oil and soap powder. In addition, they gained knowledge about measurement, mixing, colouring, bottling, packaging, cost calculation, pricing, profit margins and marketing.

Most importantly, the workshop helped students understand the business opportunities linked with household product preparation. The participation of 33 students and the hands-on nature of the programme made the session meaningful and useful.

Overall, the programme successfully combined practical training, entrepreneurship education and self-employment awareness, giving students useful skills for future business opportunities.