Self Help Groups

Self-help groups based on the principles of trust and cooperation are the highway to women empowerment.

Challenges

Inequality

Many women are not involved in the decision-making process or finances even in their own families.

Social Constraints

Women do not have financial freedom or a platform to express their views.

Lack of Knowledge

Women lack the necessary knowledge and tools to start a new business. In addition, they do not have professional and social skills.

The Issue of Capital

Even after receiving training, it is not possible to start a business just because there is no capital.

The Shashwat Model

Economic Empowerment

Training is provided as needed to the SHGs.

SHGs are assisted to avail government as well as private sector grants.

After training, SHGs get their first opportunity in Shashwat projects.

Social Empowerment

SHGs are sent to manage outdoor exhibitions and sales stalls so that they can learn social and sales skills.

SHGs are assisted to avail government as well as private sector grants.

The organization engages SHGs in its social events and movements.

How SHGs

Work?

Transparency and Trust are core to the success of these groups. Local group leaders, who often emerge from the same system, understand these dynamics better. This self-sustenance culture leads groups to success in the long run.

Work Done and Impact

48 Self Help Groups

31 Ongoing Projects

In 2018-2019, 55 women were trained in Mushroom Business by Shashwat. The Tribal Development Department has sanctioned a fund of Rs 18 lakh to 3 self-help groups in 2020.

Also, training has been given in poultry farming, goat rearing, running a flour mill/grocery shop, using Chilli Kandap machine, making Nachni and Varai food products.