THE INITIATIVE

• Innovative economic enterprises for rural women

THE BENEFICIARIES

• Village women of Bhuj, Gujarat

THE CHALLENGE

• Providing sustainable economic opportunities for women in a very harsh environment

THE SOLUTION

• NABARD provided financial assistance of RS 7 Lakh to Khamir
• RThe project taught women members to make handicrafts and utility items from used plastic bottlese
• Awareness programmes held in schools on the damaging effects of plastic

THE IMPACT

• Regular source of employment for women
• Increase in community engagement
• Trade facilitation and artisan services at the village level