Swayam Women Empowerment Project

During the SHG updating process, a total of 100 villages were covered. It was observed that some SHGs experienced a drop in membership, while others became inactive due to a significant gap in project activities.

Efforts were made to gain a comprehensive understanding of the saturation level and potential areas for the formation of new SHGs. This analysis helped identify areas where the concept of self-help groups could be effectively implemented and expanded.

Active members of the SHGs were encouraged to exhibit creativity in their work. The objective was to organize women into stronger and sustainable self-help groups, clusters, and federations. These platforms served as forums for sharing knowledge, learning, planning, and monitoring progress. Additionally, financial services such as savings were provided to promote self-dependency among the beneficiaries.

Furthermore, the beneficiaries were made aware of the benefits of inter-loaning and saving within the SHG system. Emphasis was placed on the importance of education to empower the members and enhance their economic prospects.

To ensure effective implementation, efforts were made to build the capacities of FL (Field Level) volunteers for teaching and facilitating the SHG activities. This training aimed to equip them with the necessary skills to support the members and promote their growth.

By planning and implementing these strategies effectively, it was anticipated that the SHGs would demonstrate improved performance and achieve positive outcomes in terms of financial stability, self-sufficiency, and overall development. This Project was supported by United Nation Development Programme.