Empowering Rural Women Through Seed Money Distribution

Shakti Organisation recently hosted a Seed Money Distribution event in Ramnaguda Block, Odisha, under the Mpowered Scaleup Project, in partnership with TrickleUp India Foundation. The event marked a significant milestone in empowering tribal women, with ₹22,56,000 distributed to 96 Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs), benefitting 1006 ultra-poor tribal women. Each SHG received ₹23,500 to support their entrepreneurial ventures, including the purchase of machinery, equipment, and raw materials.

The event was graced by esteemed guests such as Mr. Prodyumna Mandal, Block Development Officer (BDO), Mr. Jayant Kumar Sethy, Mission Shakti BPC, and Mr. Ramesh Chandra Nayak, Director of Shakti Organisation. Along with 58 SHG leaders and other community stakeholders, they celebrated this important step towards financial independence and community empowerment.

This initiative is a vital step in helping these women create sustainable businesses, improve their livelihoods, and contribute to the economic growth of their communities.