Let us tell you a story. A story that exemplifies the value of empowerment, determination, and hope. It began in Sawanga village in Maharashtra, where a farmer had a daughter named Lata. She studied till 8th standard but soon was married into a joint family. Her husband sold mumra-namkeen in the weekly market, but his earnings were insufficient. When affording even the bare necessities became a struggle, Lata started working as a daily labourer.
She loved her two sons and when her 2 years old got sick, she naturally had to leave her job. Without sufficient money or
access to proper medical care, her toddler died. Devastated and broken, she had to even leave her in-laws house and
her husband, and stay separately with her elder son. Her life was in shambles with no respite in sight. She could either
accept defeat or choose to rise against odds. She chose the latter.
She started a self-help group and encouraged other women to join as well. The initial 6 members managed to save some
money from their monthly expenses. Pooling their resources, soon their group got a loan. Lata took her share, and with
the help of her son, started selling namkeen. Her earnings grew, but not as much as her dreams. Life took a turn for the
better, once their group approached ICICI Bank for a loan. now she is become 2.5 million woman.
Thats the power of confidence, Hard work.
Thank you.