CASE STUDY ARCHITECTURE

Women Empowerment Program

Financial literacy and micro-enterprise training for self-help groups

Executive Summary

This initiative supports rural women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) by providing structured training in digital banking, cooperative management, and craft production. We assist SHGs in registering businesses, establishing quality standards, and selling products via local digital showcases.

Problem Statement

Rural women lack direct access to financial literacy training, commercial business mentoring, and formal markets, limiting their economic independence.

Proposed Solution

Conduct structured technology workshops, deliver accounting tools, and build local digital portals to showcase SHG products.

Project Objectives

check_circle Train SHGs in digital bookkeeping
check_circle Provide micro-business mentoring
check_circle Establish quality standards
check_circle Open digital product showcases.

Technology Integration & Infrastructure

Mobile banking applications, online accounting spreadsheets, digital catalog design tools.

Implementation Methodology

1. Form connections with active rural SHGs; 2. Conduct weekly workshops on digital banking and bookkeeping; 3. Setup quality assurance guidelines for local crafts; 4. Open channels to trade fairs and corporate orders.

Expected Outcomes

Increased family income levels, independent management of bank accounts by women, and successful micro-enterprises running in pilot areas.

Impact & Measurable Results

Empowered 120+ rural women across 8 SHGs, helping them transition to digital bookkeeping and secure corporate craft orders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you provide loans directly?

No. Navavritti does not issue loans. Instead, we assist SHGs in preparing compliance files and business plans to secure micro-loans from banks.

What products do the SHGs make?

Active groups produce organic farming supplies, processed spices, and handloom cotton textiles under regional brands.