At a time when the Indian economy is growing on a sustainable basis, it is very important to realize that many factors contribute to this growth. In fact, women contribute to a portion of this achievement. In today’s scenario, we must remember that any scheme for development or improvement will not be complete unless we ensure that the benefit percolate to the women. The latent strength of rural women is well exhibited in increased credit absorbing capacity of women SHGs.

Micro-credit seems to work best with women because they take financial help more seriously. They utilize money much more carefully and credit groups find them more conscious of repayment obligations. Today, there is a sense of purpose and a new determination among the women. There is also a sense of pride through decision-making and problem solving.

Organizing the poor women to create income is a challenge. But, unless these women have to be put into the loop of a sustainable livelihood through micro-credit, the benefits won't arrive. The SHGs play a major role in achieving a sustaining livelihood by facilitating the rural women to enter into entrepreneurial activities. Globally, it is slowly proving one of the most effective strategies to neutralize poverty. This helps them to make further income on a regular basis with the money already saved.

The exceptional skills of women have revealed that women can do any work and reach any level. In the IT industry alone women comprises of 20% of the workforce.

The Entrepreneurship Development Program initiated by SAMPARC™ SHGs on a small scale has now taken momentum. Through this program, the women set up shops, service centers and open small scale units to manufacture home-made products.

At SAMPARC™, we have consumer stores for grocery items, bakery items & vegetables. A Flour Mill is also functioning in the Housing Society premises for the benefit of the 100 families as well as the surrounding locations.

Looking at the tremendous confidence created by such attempts, they started another venture to introduce Indian Masalas & Spices in this month. These products, viz. Onion Masala, Garlic Masala, Red Chilly Masala, Kolhapuri Masala, Special Kolhapuri Chicken Masala & Turmeric Powder marketed under brand name, Sarvottam Masale, with a competitive price tag, are in great demand in the markets of Lonavla & Pune. They are exploring the possibility of extending the marketing network to more areas.