The group was formed and linked with banks by KODI TRUST, a reputed NGO working in KanyaKumari District. The group is 5 years old and have regular saving habits and are homogenous. The group members were into income generating activity earlier to Tsunami. They have been collectively engaged in Coconut retailing, Grocery retailing, Textile retailing, Fish vending and Dry fish processing. They have LOST all their assets to the Tsunami waves.
The group had developed Business Plan. The group has experience and knowledge of these activities they are venturing into and are eager to make a fresh beginning.
1. Technology – The group is already in business and had the necessary skill.
2. Market – All the income generating activities do not have marketing problem as they have been doing this business and have sufficient clientele among the SHG members and villagers.
3. Management – Village Knowledge Center, MSSRF will provide continuous facilitation by providing need-based capacity building training programmes.
This enterprises is providing an income earning opportunity to the group members and help.
