At ARTS, we believe in fostering an environment where women can thrive and drive the economic and social transformation of their communities. Our women empowerment initiatives are designed to support, uplift, and create sustained opportunities for women in rural India.
Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are pivotal in empowering women by encouraging savings and providing access to microfinance. Through our SHG programs, we aim to:
- Foster financial independence for women.
- Provide training in financial literacy and entrepreneurship.
- Enable women to start and expand small businesses.
Livelihood Initiatives
We focus on diversifying livelihood options to ensure sustainable income for women. Our livelihood initiatives include:
- Poultry Farming: Encouraging women to engage in poultry farming to generate reliable income.
- Livestock Management: Training in the care and management of livestock for improved productivity.
- Desi Poultry: Promoting local poultry practices that are both sustainable and profitable.
- Dairy Units: Supporting women to establish and run small dairy units.
- Turmeric Production: Training in turmeric cultivation and the establishment of turmeric processing units.
- Value-Added Products: Facilitating the production and marketing of value-added products, like spices and handmade goods, to boost incomes.
| Sno | Name of the Interventions | No of Households |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Desi Poultry |
500 |
|
2 |
Fish Rearing |
297 |
|
3 |
Cattle shed Lining |
36 |
|
4 |
Nutri gardens |
500 |
|
5 |
Collective women |
30 |
|
|
Total |
1387 |
Supporting Landless and Widow Women
Collective Farming by 17 women
We work closely with widow and landless women by adopting waste lands and transforming them into productive agricultural spaces:
- Leased Lands: Arranging the lease of waste lands for cultivation.
- Training and Support: Providing necessary training and resources to improve land productivity.
- Cultivation Support: Assisting in the cultivation of crops that ensure sustainable income.
Strengthening Weavers
The establishment of the Sikkolu Weavers Producer Company signifies a milestone in promoting Ponduru Khadi products and uplifting the livelihoods of weavers in the region by integrating 552 weavers as shareholders, the Sikkol Weavers has fostered a sense of ownership and community engagement, paving the way for sustainable growth and development in the handloom weaving industry.
