India, Sept. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Timely institutional support can help women organise themselves, build sustainable livelihoods and improve the well-being of their families. Whileas limited access to affordable finance often prevents rural women from starting income-generating activities and achieving economic independence.
Maa Lakshmi Mahila Samiti, an 11-member Self-Help Group in Purulia district, West Bengal, transformed its livelihood through greenhouse farming with financial assistance of Rs. 1 lakh under NSFDC's Mahila Samriddhi Yojana. The loan was disbursed through WBSCDC on 5 February 2025.
Before receiving the assistance, the members had no regular source of income and faced financial uncertainty...