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