“Sashakt Mahila, Samriddh Samaj” — Empowering Women through SHG Development and Livelihood Integration.

Medhini Sanrakshan Foundation
A nonprofit committed to environmental stewardship, community resilience, and inclusive development.

🎯 Project Objectives:

• Strengthen and scale Self-Help Groups (SHGs) for rural and peri-urban women.

• Build sustainable income-generating models through skill development, micro-enterprise, and market linkage.

• Foster financial literacy, digital inclusion, and leadership among women.

• Promote eco-conscious livelihoods aligned with Medhini’s environmental mission.

📍 Target Geography:

• Phase I: Villages in [District Name], Haryana (customizable)

• Phase II: Expansion to neighboring districts and urban slums in Gurugram

👩‍🌾 Beneficiary Profile:

• 500+ women across 50 SHGs (Phase I)

• Priority to widows, single mothers, domestic workers, and women from marginalized communities

🧩 Key Components:

1. 🧶 SHG Strengthening & Governance

• Capacity-building workshops on SHG operations, savings, credit, and record-keeping

• Leadership training for SHG heads and cluster coordinators

• Formation of federated SHG clusters for collective bargaining

2. 🪡 Livelihood & Skill Development

• Tailored training in:

  • Handicrafts, stitching, natural dyeing

  • Agro-based processing (pickles, millets, herbal teas)

  • Eco-products (cloth bags, compost kits, seed paper)

• Certification and mentorship through local artisans and vocational institutes

3. 💰 Financial & Digital Literacy

• Workshops on banking, UPI, budgeting, and micro-loans

• Onboarding to digital platforms for payments and e-commerce

• Linkage with government schemes (NRLM, PMEGP, Mudra)

4. 🛍️ Market Linkage & Branding

• Creation of a unified SHG brand under Medhini’s umbrella

• Participation in local haats, exhibitions, and online marketplaces

• Packaging, storytelling, and visual identity support

5. 🌱 Eco-Conscious Enterprise Integration

• Training in sustainable production methods

• Use of recycled, upcycled, and biodegradable materials

• Carbon footprint tracking and green certification

📊 Expected Outcomes:

🧭 Monitoring & Evaluation:

• Baseline and endline surveys

• Monthly progress dashboards

• Impact storytelling through video and case studies

• Third-party audit and donor reporting

💸 Budget Snapshot (Phase I):

🤝 Partnership Opportunities:

• CSR collaborations with FMCG, textile, and agri-tech firms

• Government convergence with NRLM, DAY-NULM, and Skill India

• Academic tie-ups for research and internship support

🪔 Legacy & Sustainability:

• SHG federations to operate independently post Year 2

• Revenue-sharing model reinvested into community development

• Medhini to serve as long-term mentor and market enabler