Changes in The Lives of Beneficiaries
While there has been an overall substantial improvement in the quality of life of beneficiaries in terms of economic self-sufficiency of SHGs, empowerment of children in terms of advocacy skills, and access to education support and formal education, regular upgrades are necessary to keep pace with the continual changes of social circumstances. In terms of the programme’s three main objectives, the following changes have been apparent: Improved access to education: 180 children beneficiaries who had very little chance of pursuing education, have been provided with education support involving regular all-subjects coaching and learning materials; class IX students of the lot have passed and have been promoted to Class X while the class X students of the same lot have qualified in their pre-board exams and will now sit in the board exam at the end of the school year.
Increased participation: Children groups particularly the Bal Panchayat have effectively submitted petitions to Panchayat and district level authorities on different issues that they themselves have identified.
Increased household income and effective participation in the village-level planning process: Besides the fact that livelihood programmes have been initiated by 50 SHG beneficiaries and their household incomes have considerably increased, SHGs have likewise effectively participated in the village-level development process. Additional incomes earned have been used by these families to support the education needs of their children.
Increased participation: Children groups particularly the Bal Panchayat have effectively submitted petitions to Panchayat and district level authorities on different issues that they themselves have identified.
Increased household income and effective participation in the village-level planning process: Besides the fact that livelihood programmes have been initiated by 50 SHG beneficiaries and their household incomes have considerably increased, SHGs have likewise effectively participated in the village-level development process. Additional incomes earned have been used by these families to support the education needs of their children.