CRUSADE

       (Centre for Rural Systems And Development)

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


Women selling curd- Vidathandalam

Selvi selling cool drinks and butter milk- Somancherry

Uma of Madimaikandigai producing flower

Producing Crisps - Nagalakshmi of Neithavoyal

Duck rearing at Nayiru village-Ponnai

Power sprayar at Vazhuthigaimedu village - Gandhimathi

Baby Selling vegetables- kavarapalayam

Tailoring at Nalur Anna Nagar-Kavitha

Disabled Murali ( Punitha) runs a petty shop in Somanchery
 

Community enterprise- Velur
(Brick kiln)

 



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