These programmes aim to genderise development by creating sustainable income opportunities for women. A total of 1,314 Self Help Groups (SHGs) were functional during the year with a membership of more than 15,000 women handling a total micro-credit corpus of Rs 2.05 crore.
In addition, the groups raised Rs 69 lakh as loans from banks for various income generation activities. 7,800 women were gainfully employed either through micro-enterprises (1,840) or as self-employed (5,990) through income generation loans.
A total 1,314 Self Help Groups (SHGs) were functional during the year with a membership of more than 15,000 women handling a total micro-credit corpus of Rs 2.05 crore. |