
CRUSADE
(Centre for Rural Systems And Development)
What We Donews
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Alleviation
of Poverty
By March 2010, 540 groups have accomplished
savings and common fund of Rs. 400 lakh and their cumulative internal lending
was Rs 5 crore during
2008-09. Groups have mobilised Rs.157 lakh bank loans and availed Govt. subsidy for different
schemes during 2008-09. Poverty assessment
Ultra Poor Families
Despite definite positive developments in economic & social status
of members of Self Help Groups promoted by CRUSADE over the years with
bank and Government linkages, the poor living conditions and low levels
of health and nutrition of the ultra poor cause concern and it is realised
some of them are still outside SHG mainstream. Vicious circle of poverty
and extreme deprivation cause considerable hardship to send their siblings
to free government schools as they find it difficult to meet the cost
of uniforms, note books , transport and nominal school fee. This demand
remedial measure. In this phase it is planned to identify these families
and provide them whatever support needed and motivation to enable them
escape from the misery and helplessness.
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