Selvi , aged 29, joined OM SAKTHI group when the group started in Jan,04. She had a small petty shop in the village selling locally made cool drinks. She expanded the shop after availing loan from the group . Now she sells sweetened milk, ice cream, curd, butter milk and milk. She has a fridge in the shop. She purchases raw materials worth Rs 375 and spends Rs 135 towards transport, power and other expenses. The daily sale proceeds is Rs 750 , thus she earns Rs 240 per day , Rs 6000 /month ( 80 pounds).