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| Forty-five participants, both men and women, had participated in it. They were divided in groups. Information on small business, it's capital needs it's management and business record keeping systems were taught. Formation of women's self help groups of ten members each. Our ladies project officers and imparting training to these members. In the picture, participants are seen taking part in the seminar. | ||
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Women's Credit Union CDS provided $65 loan for starting the business of manufacturing lamps in a small house in slum with a small loan. How much profit can be earned by selling night lamps in the slum area? Is it the perfect selection of the business? |
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| It shows the entrepreneurship quality of the women's group loan. The client is not only transforming herself but also helping the society by providing lamps in the slum where no electricity is available. The metal ring seen in the picture is further processed by fitting glass and then this glass to the lamp obtain the finished product. | ||
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Individual Lending Mrs. Shobhana Pathan, a divorcee, comes from a very poor family living in Nagpur slum. She has three daughters to support. Twelve months ago she was in a very poor and distressed condition, having no money, no support and no job. |
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| She was working as a maidservant and was earning only Rs. 300/- ($36) per month. Our Community Development Staff noticed her plight and helped her to establish small counter in her house to sell popcorn, sweets, chocolates and other food items with the loan of Rs. 3000/- ($60) from CDS which she refunded later. Her new venture raised her income to Rs. 1500/- ($30) per month approximately. CDS sanctioned her another loan of Rs. 5000/- ($100) to expand her business which she utilized to add grocery and some general items to her shop. The per day sale of her shop has gone up to Rs. 500/-, the net profit being Rs. 100/- per day. Mrs. Shobhana Pathan as seen in the picture is full of smile and is seen confident to sustain herself and her three daughters. Like her there are many whom CDS has helped to establish and start a new life full of hope. | ||
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General News: CDS is very much concerned and sorry to say that the office vehicle was stolen on the night of 27th May, 2002 from the Amravati Office Campus. So far there is no trace of it neither it could be known who might have done it. Your prayers for the recovery of the vehicle would be appreciated. Thank You. |
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