Micro-Credit Activities: MSSS is supporting around 3,000 self-help groups of
women in mobilizing own savings and micro credit from financial institutions. Around 55,000 members of these SHGs have mobilized own savings of Rs.121 million and bank credit worth Rs.362 million. Most of the savings and credit are used for meeting the basic needs of the families.
Promotion of Sustainable Livelihood: Most women members and other sections
of the population participating in the programmes organized by MSSS belong to the weaker sections. They do not have regular income and employment; therefore need to substantially enhance their livelihoods. MSSS is encouraging the women members to use the money for generating more income to address their basic livelihood and other needs. MSSS help the weaker sections to enhance their livelihoods in a sustainable manner by taking up economic activities. Own savings and bank credit are seen as means for starting up economic activities.
Promotion of Micro-enterprises: As stated above, micro-credit and own savings
are treated as means to achieve sustainable livelihood for the weaker sections
by starting micro-enterprises for generating additional income for their families. Main activities (micro-enterprises) are in food processing, handicrafts, livestock, horticulture, bamboo products etc. MSSS is also supporting the entrepreneurs to market their products.
Organizing vocational training and education: Most women members are less educated and skillful in economic activities; they also need to update their own basic skills. In addition new skills and capacities in organizing new economic activities are needed. MSSS plans to organize systematic training to improve the skills and capacities of women and youths to undertake and manage economic activities. This project is proposed to enhance the skills and capacities of needy women and youths in taking up and managing economic activities.