The group lives in the East coast of India in the state of Andhra Pradesh. They belong to the fishing community and are dependent on the sea for their livelihood. Earlier they were dependent on Mangroves for livelihood. They used to cut the Mangroves and sell them to supplement their income.
Now the people of these villages have come together to be a part of ‘The Joint Mangrove Management Committee for conversing the mangroves. In order to enhance their livelihood opportunities to help them earn a regular income, M. S Swaminthan Research Foundation has facilitated the idea of starting micro-enterprises. The members of the group have taken up various micro-enterprises such as Fish vending, Rice Vending, Milk Vending Vegetable Vending etc., These enterprises gives a regular source of income. This additional income helps them in improving their economic status and in providing their children with better nutritious food, education and housing.
Status
Loan
amount fully repaid.
Grocery
Shop
Location
Vettaikaraniruppu
Village, Nagai, Tamil Nadu
Geographical
Map
The Group
Theni SHG
Date
of Loan Disbursement
January
2003
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 provides 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 lives in the East coast of India in the state of Andhra Pradesh. They belong to the fishing community and are dependent on the sea for their livelihood. Earlier they were dependent on Mangroves for livelihood. They used to cut the Mangroves and sell them to supplement their income. 
