Women
in Enterprises

Group members were given orientation to enable
them to take up an economic activity. 30 groups (450 members) were given
such orientation during 2006-07. Sponsored by Magalir Thittam (MT),
205 members in 41 groups were given EDP training of 7 to 10 days duration.
During the training wage compensation of Rs.40 per day was given by
Government. Three day training in cattle management was given to 78
members in 21 groups in a nearby dairy farm.
Several group members have utilized the bank
loans and group credit to start an economic activity or expand the one
they are already involved.
The activities planned for achieving the objective
of promoting enterpreneurship quality of women members include:
1. Orient members on choice of
economic activity
2. Entrepreneurship Development training
3. Specific skill training
4. Provision of credit
5. Market linkages