- Regular financial assistance paved the way for savings; small, incremental savings helped expand her work
- Tailoring became a strong pillar of family income, supporting children’s education and household needs
- Financial support boosted her confidence; Yashoda expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai
Under the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ (Service Pledge Campaign), the government’s public welfare schemes are not only empowering women financially but also helping to advance their skills and self-employment endeavors. The story of Mrs. Yashoda Prajapati from Sakalo Gram Panchayat in Surguja district serves as a prime example of this. Yashoda, who relies on her tailoring skills for her livelihood, utilized the regular financial assistance received from the ‘Mahtari Vandan Yojana’ to meet household needs while also setting aside money as savings. Through these small savings, she gradually expanded her tailoring shop and strengthened her contribution to the family’s financial responsibilities.
- ‘Mahtari Vandan’ Funds Provide a Boost to Savings and Business
Yashoda has been working as a tailor for a long time. She supports her husband in meeting the family’s needs with the income generated from tailoring. Receiving regular financial assistance from the ‘Mahtari Vandan Yojana’ made it easier for her to cover expenses while also saving some money. She utilized these savings to expand her tailoring shop.
Yashoda says, “Receiving the ‘Mahtari Vandan’ money helps me a great deal. By accumulating these funds, I have gradually expanded my shop.”
- Income from Tailoring Supports Children’s Education
Yashoda’s husband drives a van, and they have two children. Amidst family responsibilities, Yashoda manages her tailoring work. The income from her tailoring contributes to household expenses, while the funds received from the ‘Mahtari Vandan Yojana’ assist in covering her children’s education and other essential needs. Yashoda states that regular financial assistance provides women with the economic support needed to meet both small and significant needs. It enables them to utilize the funds according to their requirements while also saving for the future.
- Steps Towards Self-Reliance Through Skills and Financial Support
For Yashoda, the financial assistance from the Mahtari Vandan Yojana was not merely a monthly handout; it also became a means to further develop her skills. By prudently utilizing the income from her tailoring work alongside the scheme’s financial aid, she is contributing to her family’s economic stability.
Yashoda expressed her gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai for the financial support provided by the Mahtari Vandan Yojana. Her story demonstrates that when regular financial assistance combines with women’s hard work, skills, and savings, it can not only meet family needs but also pave the way for self-employment and self-reliance.