Women Empowerment
Self-Help Group (SHG) Promotion under Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana (SGSY)
RDS collaborated with partner organizations to establish over 500 women SHGs in West Bengal, promoting financial inclusion and empowerment.
Key Initiatives
- Awareness camps to educate rural women about SGSY benefits.
- Surveys and focus groups to understand family needs.
- Orientation meetings for SHG formation.
Impact
- Empowered over 50,000 women through SHG formation.
- Improved financial access and microfinance options.
Symbolic representation: Community Meeting for Women Empowerment