It is still observed that most of the people in remote tribal areas are depending upon local money lenders to meet their emergencies at the time of need. But later on, they are facing the hardship of money lenders and leading very miserable lives. So, it is felt necessary to introduce credit financing system in our locality. In our primary attempt, out members have so far formed 5 SHGs to its credits in our operational areas (list enclosed) covering the women members.
The members of the organization have continued their effort to mobilize the ideal women to be members of SHG and to avail the benefit for better survival. The group leaders are also given necessary feedback for proper maintenance of the records and books of accounts for reflection of clear accounts relating to SHGs.
During this year two Income Generation programm were conducted in Katagarda and Balliguda block in Kandhamal district. Where 42nos. and 60nos. respectively unemployed youths including women were participated. This program was designed with an aim of encouraging self employment, it imparted training and motivated potential and existing entrepreneurs to start new business or diversify and expand the existing one, it helped employment and wealth creation among educated unemployed youth, it was well equipped to face risks and challenges as an entrepreneur and it provided considerable human and material resource, importance for detailed planning and implementation. They were given training for starting their selected Self Employment project by availing financial assistance from commercial banks.