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Uttar Pradesh Self-Help Groups Expand Rural Livelihoods and Women’s Entrepreneurship
The Uttar Pradesh Rural Livelihood Mission helps village women work together in self-help groups.
The article says more than 10.58 lakh groups are active in the state.
These groups have helped nearly 1.25 crore rural families find new ways to earn money.
More than 82 lakh women farmers are also part of the effort.
Women receive training, loans and help connecting with markets.
Some women are starting businesses such as food processing, tailoring, dairy and handicrafts.
These businesses can help families earn more and create jobs for other villagers.
The mission says self-help groups are helping women become more independent and respected in their communities.
More than 10.58 lakh active self-help groups operate across Uttar Pradesh.
The groups have connected nearly 1.25 crore rural families with livelihood opportunities.
More than 82 lakh women farmers are participating in the initiative.
Women are running enterprises in food processing, tailoring, dairy, handicrafts and sanitation products.
The mission links women with training, credit, banking services and markets to promote sustainable incomes.
- Who
- The Uttar Pradesh Rural Livelihood Mission, more than 10.58 lakh self-help groups, nearly 1.25 crore rural families and more than 82 lakh women farmers.
- What
- The mission is expanding rural livelihoods and women’s entrepreneurship through training, credit, financial services and market connections.
- Where
- Across rural Uttar Pradesh, with the report datelined Lucknow.
- When
- September 1; the year is not specified in the article.
- Why
- To create sustainable income opportunities, strengthen rural families’ finances and promote women’s economic self-reliance.
Key facts
- Active self-help groups
- More than 10.58 lakh across Uttar Pradesh
- Families reached
- Nearly 1.25 crore rural families
- Women farmers involved
- More than 82 lakh
- Support provided
- Training, financial assistance, credit, banking access and market linkages
- Enterprise sectors
- Food processing, tailoring and embroidery, dairy, handicrafts and sanitation products
- Reported official
- Mission Director Arun Kumar
Sources
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