The group availed an interest-free loan for purchase of 36 goats. The total cost of the project is Rs.75,600/- of which the group has contributed Rs.25,600/- from their savings. There is very good demand for goats for meat production as well as for rearing.
Status
Loan
amount fully repaid.
Turkey
Rearing
Location
Thatchakadu
village, Chidambaram Tamil Nadu
Geographical
Map
The Group
M.S. Swaminathan
SHG
Date
of Loan Disbursement
August 2001
Loan Amount
Rs. 30,000
Activity
Considering the demand for turkey in Chidambaram and other places in Tamil Nadu, the group members have decided to start a turkey rearing project. They have availed an interest-free loan. The members have undergone training in turkey rearing from a recognized institute. This micro-enterprise is a very good source of income for the group.The group is not able to pay the loan installment regularly due to internal group conflicts. MSSRF is addressing this issue.
Mushroom
Production
Location
Mangalam
village, Pondicherry
Geographical
Map
The Group
Jhansi Rani
SHG
Date
of Loan Disbursement
August 2000
Loan Amount
Rs. 14,000
Activity
The members of the group are engaged in mushroom production, after undergoing training organised by MSSRF in spawn and mushroom production, marketing, post-harvesting technology, etc., They act as resource persons and train other groups in mushroom production. The group availed an interest-free loan from the Monga Parivar Bank through MSSRF. The produce is sold locally and in established markets /hotels