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Baker Family Bank
 
Grocery Shop
 
Location Vettaikaraniruppu Village, Nagai, Tamil Nadu
   
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The Group Bharathiyar Mahalir SHG
   
Date of Loan Disbursement
February 2004
   
Loan Amount Rs. 50,000
   
Activity The members of this group have started a small grocery shop to carter to the needs of the village people. The group has taken an interest-free loan to start this venture. This new shop has saved the villagers from the trouble of walking a long distance to buy grocery. The enterprise will give the members an additional source of income. The total project cost is Rs.80,000/-. The Group has contributed Rs. 30,000/- from their savings.The group is able to repay the loan installment regularly.
 

 
Trichogramma Production
 
Location Ariyamuthupatti Village, Pudukottai , Tamil Nadu
   
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The Group Mangayi Amman SHG
   
Date of Loan Disbursement
February 2003
   
Loan Amount Rs. 1,00,000 (Rs.66,000 from this Bank)
   
Activity The group is producing "Trichogramma" Bio-pesticide, which protects crops from attacks from pests. It is a very good substitute for chemical fertilizer and many farmers have started using 'Trichogramma' extensively. The group has standing orders from EID Parry a Limited Company, for 2000 cc of Trichogramma every month. This enterprise gives them continuous income throughout the year.
   
Status Loan Amount Fully Repaid