Project Description
INDIA ($5,000)
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Micro-Credit Loan Fund for Rural and Hill Tribe Women’s Self-Reliance
Project Coordinator: Mrs. D.R. Thamilselvi
The Lambadi and tribal women proposed goat, sheep, poultry and dairy-rearing as income-generating activities. The gypsy women selected basket-making, rabbit and dove-rearing and shell ornaments. Loans of $700 will be given to each self-help group. Loans will be repaid in 18 installments at 18% annual interest.
| ACTIVITY | MONTHLY INCOME PER WOMAN |
| Vegetable vending | $85-95 |
| Porridge vending | $120-140 |
| Palm weaving | $85-95 |
| Basket making | $85-95 |
| Flower vending | $85-95 |
| Vermi-compost production | $95-105 |
| Sheep and goat rearing | $95-105 |
Project completed: June 30, 2008