The Group has taken an interest free loan and have started producing vermicompost. They have taken formal training in vermicompost production. They have entered into a tie-up arrangement with the Pineapple growers Association of SHG at Kolli Hills. They have promised buy the entire produce of vermicompost at Rs.5/ per kg. The Pineapple growers are into organic cultivation. As the entire kolli hills is slowly turning to organic cultivation. The Group has assured market and income from vermicompost.
Groundnut
Cultivation
Location
Lingaraj
nagar, Jeyapore, Orissa
Geographical
Map
The Group
Pata Devata
SHG
Date
of Loan Disbursement
June 2003
Loan Amount
Rs.22,100
Activity
Pata Devata Self-Help Group is located in hill area of Jeypore district in Orissa state. The group consisting 15 members has started Groundnut cultivation as a microenterprise. The group members have a small piece of land and they cultivate groundnut and after harvesting they sell the crop in a local market. The group has repaid the loan amount out of the profit made in the activity. This activity has helped the community in generating additional income for the poor women.
Status
Loan Amount
Fully Repaid
Dairy
Location
Niyamitpur,Kendarapara, Orissa
Geographical
Map
The Group
Babuji SHG
Date
of Loan Disbursement
January
2005
Loan Amount
Rs.60,000
(Rs.20,000 from this bank)
Activity
The group has purchased 6 cows to start a household level Dairy. The cows on an average give 30 liters of milk per day. The milk is sold to the local Milk Co-operative Society. The group is able to generate an income of $250 per month. This enterprise has changed their living standard in terms of health, education for children and income earning
opportunity.
