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
Geographical
Map
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.
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.
