No. of SHGs audited 35062

CIF: Rs.75,000 Loan of Rs.75,000 for capital investment under Sanjeevini in 2016-17 Bonus of Rs.15,000 from Suttu Nidhi Scheme Interest-free loan of Rs.4 lakh from Kayak Ayojan scheme, facilitated by the state government Infrastructure: workspace provided by the Gram Panchayat Increase in production: From 30 jute bags to 60 jute bags per month Average monthly sales in 2020: Rs.30,000

The Shree Indira Gandhi Sanjeevini Mahila Sangha in Katageri village, Badami taluk of Bagalkote district consists of 10 women who make cotton bags and Ilkal sarees.

Bhagirathi Meti is the president of the SHG which has obtained the membership of Sri Vaishnavi Sanjeevini Ward Level Federation of Katageri, Bagalkote district, at the level of Chamundeshwari Sanjeevini GPLF. Members received technical and vocational training, and with the financial aid received under the Sanjeevini scheme, kick-started the production of bags and sarees in 2017. The raw materials used for the bags are primarily velvet, jute and cotton, mostly sourced from the local markets. The SHG majorly depends on governmentsponsored exhibitions and local shops for sales channels and talks about the competition who sell machine-made bags tagging them as hand-made. “Although the finishing of readymade bags may be better, hand-made bags have a longer life than the readymade ones”, says Bhagirathi. It has participated in several expos like the Kolkata International Mega Trade Fair, Delhi International Mega Trade Fair, Bengaluru Trade Fair and Bhubaneswar International Mega Trade Fair and has established a robust market for its products. Sanjeevini has registered the SHG on the Government eMarket and members say that they look forward to an increase in business, citing the example of an SHG in Bengaluru Urban that got orders from the Government of India.

The group’s efforts have been recognized by the CEo of Bagalkote Zilla Panchayat, Gangubai Manakar, who is an enthusiastic supporter of women in self help groups. “Sanjeevini had organised training programmes that we attended and it helped us ideate, expand and diversify our product portfolio. We are looking forward to additional training from resource persons”, says Bhagirathi Meti, president of the SHG.

Stitching Self Reliance

Shree Lakshmi Stree Shakti SHG, Badami taluk

Using their combined knowledge, this group of women in Bagalkote district are constantly seeking to better their skills on their path to economic empowerment.

Dr. BR Mamatha, former Sanjeevini Mission Director, at a SHG stall.

Sanjeevini Interventions:

Ms. Gangubai Manakar, CEo, Bagalkote ZP inaugurates a stall.

The SHG members have been provided training in various livelihood activities and bookkeeping. The SHG has been provided financial support in terms of CIF.

CIF : Rs.75,000 Infrastructure : The group is presently working on land provided by the Gram Panchayat Increase in production : The group used to manufacture 40 to 50 jute bags a month Production increased progressively and is now 110 a month Average earnings : Rs.16,500

Located in Katageri village of Badami taluk, Shree Lakshmi Stree Shakti SHG was started by ten women in 2013. The group manufactures jute bags and women’s handbags from locally sourced materials and the finished products are also supplied to shops within the district.

Having grown in strength and capacity - it now has a robust team of 23 members and has the capacity of producing 110 bags each month, the SHG has plans to scale up. Members have identified a place to build a workshed with assistance from the Gram Panchayat. Apart from this, they are also seeking to improve the quality of their products. Says SHG president Sheela Meti, “The finish of our bags needs improvement and training can help us a great deal. We also need financial aid and guidance to keep doing better, and we look to Sanjeevini for both.”

The women of the group dream of growing their business to benefit more women and their families.