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This is the story of Madhubala Chauhan from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, who transformed her life from small scale animal husbandry work to setting up her jewellery business, with the help of a Self Help Group (SHG).
“Change is coming”, this must sound familiar to you. Words like transformation, empowerment, self-reliance, and many, are likely being heard by you everyday! But the question is, how will we know? We will know by looking at the women of India who are making every possible effort to stand on their own feet and move forward. We always bring before you the stories of such women who have succeeded in changing their lives and are also encouraging other women like them to move forward.
Madhubala, hailing from the village of Mangolepur in the Banaras district of Uttar Pradesh, had faced many problems, but she never gave up, and at one point became a member of a local Self Help Group (SHG). She used to do some small scale animal husbandry work but today Madhubala has become empowered by setting up her own jewellery business.
Madhubala Chauhan, residing in Mangolepur under the Cholapur block of Banaras district, witnessed a transformative journey.
She shares, “Initially, I used to rear one or two goats at home, facing financial difficulties. I joined the Chaura Mata Self-Help Group. I received training to make jewellery and gradually started my work. I took a loan of 75,000 rupees from CCL and bought metal and dye machines for jewellery making. I crafted various designs of artificial jewellery sets, selling them retail and wholesale to local traders. I took two loans and repaid them successfully.”
Residents of Mangolepur praise Madhubala’s craftsmanship, stating that her jewellery is of excellent quality and suitable for any occasion. Her venture into designer jewellery added a new dimension to the recognition of the SHG.
Residing in a small village, Madhubala expanded her jewellery-making business through hard work. She reveals, “In 2022, my business reached 6 lakh rupees, and my savings amounted to 85,000. My husband, Shivnand Chauhan, also supports our family. I earn between 3 and 4 lakh rupees during festival and wedding seasons.” The women in this district are improving their lives by joining SHGs. These women were trained in jewellery making, aiming to make them self-reliant.
In Uttar Pradesh, special attention is given to skill development for women through SHGs. Women in the state, through these groups, are continuously becoming self-reliant and contributing to their families. Madhubala’s story exemplifies the empowerment of women through self-help groups, showcasing how skill development and entrepreneurship can lead to significant transformations in their lives.
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