00:06How government support is helping women become self-reliant in Uttar Pradesh?
00:11With the support of the Yogi government, women in Uttar Pradesh are becoming financially
00:15independent and earning greater respect within their families.
00:18In Bhojla Gram Panchayat of Jhasi district, women associated with self-help groups are
00:23running a take-home ration THR plant called Saksham Prena Lagu Udiyog.
00:28To establish the plant, the women pooled their savings.
00:31Today, it produces nutritious food for Anganwadi children, including barfi, halwa, porridge
00:36and moong dal preparations.
00:38For women, like Group President Draupadi, the initiative has transformed their lives.
00:42Earlier, she worked as a tailor and agricultural labourer struggling to afford better education
00:47for her children.
00:48Today, she contributes to household expenses and sends her children to a better school.
00:52Saroj, another self-help group leader, has also been able to enrol her children in private
00:57school.
00:57Vinita recalls that her family initially opposed her joining the group.
01:01Today, she supports her husband financially and expresses herself with greater confidence.
01:06With 17 self-help groups associated with the plant, the initiative has created livelihood
01:11opportunities for many women.
01:13For these women, the THR plant is more than a source of income.
01:17It is a step towards financial independence, greater confidence and increased respect within their
01:22families.
