Kalawati Empowers 100+ Women in Chhapra Through Loan-Funded Ventures
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News18•30-01-2026, 10:32
Kalawati Empowers 100+ Women in Chhapra Through Loan-Funded Ventures
- •Kalawati, from a rural area of Chhapra, started her business with a loan and now provides employment to over 100 women.
- •She initially took a 10,000 rupee loan to buy a sewing machine, then expanded her skills to include bangle making, sweater knitting, and clay art.
- •Over 150 women are associated with Kalawati, learning various skills and starting their own businesses, supported by the government's Jeevika scheme.
- •These women engage in diverse activities like goat farming, poultry farming, bangle making, and tailoring, becoming self-reliant.
- •Kalawati's products are sold locally in Chhapra, Patna, Siwan, and Gopalganj, with sales reaching four lakh rupees at recent fairs.
Why It Matters: Kalawati's entrepreneurial journey, starting with a loan, has empowered over 100 women in Chhapra.
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