Case Studies

sectors > Financial Inclusion
Women Power
UTTARAKHAND

THE INITIATIVE

  • More power to women groups

THE BENEFICIARIES

  • 70 women SHGs in Nainital district, Uttarakhand

THE CHALLENGE

  • Women SHG members were still dependent on the income of their spouses
  • Lack of skill sets to take up incomegeneration activities

THE SOLUTION

  • NABARD sanctioned a loan assistance to the Sabla Sangathan Sahkarita Sangh, an SHG federation
  • The Federation took up production and marketing of bags, sweaters, school uniforms and processed spices
  • A CFC was set up for training

THE IMPACT

  • A federation-owned outlet for direct sale
  • Independent women who generate their own incomes
  • Positive impact on financial inclusion efforts