- Taking part in the participatory planning exercises organized by LRGs not only gave us a lot of information but also empowered us to believe that even women can go forward in life
- RekhaAtra
- President of Jai Durga Self Help Group (SHG)
WardhaDistrict, Maharashtra
- After forming a SHG and participating in the PRI-CBO Convergence project, I got a MGNREGS job card, a ration card and even funds to build a house under IAY with help from the Panchayat and VO
- Jun Urang
- Secretary, Self Help Group (SHG)
Nagaon District, Assam
- Since the PRI-CBO Convergence project began, the LRGs and Panchayat’s elected representatives have been working towards providing CBOs with access to information regarding rights and entitlements
- Pushpalata Saikia
- Secretary, Mahamaya Village Organisation (VO)
Nagaon District, Assam
- I have volunteered for the welfare of my village. I was a V.O member before and I know the importance of information. I feel it's my duty now to talk about the problems among ourselves and find a solution.
- Bharati Datta Niyogi
- Kheelpara GP, Tripura
- Being a part of the Enterprises project has contributed so much to my growth. I used to be a person who was afraid to pick up the mike and didn’t know how to talk to different kinds of people. This project has enabled me to hone my persuasion skills. I have also gained a lot of knowledge regarding business, about which I was clueless earlier.
- Shimla Banra
- Micro-Enterprises Consultant (MEC) and Team Leader,
Khuntpani Cluster, West Singhbhum District, Jharkhand
- I am glad that a new market-place was created for my products. It will benefit many women entrepreneurs from the Umed SHG network. I am thankful to the MECs who also taught us how to market our products.
- Disha Kanal
- Entrepreneur, Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri
- I focused on engaging with women whom I knew and who were skilled in some way. I attended VO meetings and visited their houses to convince them to start micro-enterprises. I am happy that I was of use to somebody else. I also want to contribute towards my own family’s livelihood since my husband is unemployed
- Laxmi
- MEC, Baba Ramdev SHG, Ujala VO,
Mandla GP, Sultanpur Block, Kota District
- There have been many changes in my life and myself as a person since I started the enterprise with the support of the micro enterprise consultant (MEC). In the course of this journey, I have grown from strength to strength. I paid for my daughter’s wedding with proceeds from the business. Nothing could be bigger and more satisfying than this. I intend to diversify the business by investing some more money
- Madhuri Devi
- Micro Entrepreneur
Bariya Nawadi Village, Kharrati Gram Panchayat, Dobhi Block, Gaya District, Bihar