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The SANGHATIKA Initiative

The SANGHATIKA Initiative. District Rural Development Agency Wardha. Background. Network of 4000 SHGs in Wardha Group formation done by 11 NGOs 9 NGOs formed 1306 SHGs 2700 SHGs formed by Panchayat Samiti level extension officers and grassroot level Government machinery

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The SANGHATIKA Initiative

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  1. The SANGHATIKA Initiative District Rural Development Agency Wardha

  2. Background • Network of 4000 SHGs in Wardha • Group formation done by 11 NGOs • 9 NGOs formed 1306 SHGs • 2700 SHGs formed by Panchayat Samiti level extension officers and grassroot level Government machinery • Irregular nurturing and follow up of SHGs due to lack of dedicated machinery • Hence the initiative called “SANGHATIKA”

  3. SANGHATIKA • SANGHATIKA -- a grassroot worker appointed to form new SHGs and nurture new and old SHGs in Wardha district • preferably a member of some SHG and has experience in running day to day activities of the group • well versed in maintaining accounts of the group • helps the group understand the principles of selp help,microcredit and micro enterprise • similar socio economic background • bridge between the Government Banks and SHGs

  4. Remuneration • DRDA to appoint Sanghatikas vide sec 3.8 and Annexure 2 of the guidelines issued by the Govt Of India • The proposal sanctioned by the Governing Body vide resolution no 5 dated 12/10/2007 • Remuneration of Rs 30 per month per SHG • Additional incentive • Rs 200 on formation of the SHG • Rs 300 after first gradation of the group • Rs 400 after disbursement of loan to the SHG • Rs 100 after full repayment of loan by the SHG • Travelling Allowance Rs 500 per month

  5. Economics of the Initiative

  6. Status • Advertisement of selection given in newspapers. • Applicants underwent a group discussuion session followed by personal interview. • 87 Sanghatikas selected • Residential Training of one week duration at Yatriniwas, Sewagram in May 2008 • Refresher course of one week duration at NIRD Hyderabad in April 2009

  7. Work Done by Sanghatikas • 700 new groups formed in 10 months against 450 SHGs formed in 2007-08 • Basic training of 600 SHGs against 400 SHGs in 2007-08 • First gradation of 600 SHGs done • Attendence of SHG members in trainings rose sharpely from 50% to 85% • Sanghatikas spreading awareness amongst SHG members regarding Open Defecation Free Village

  8. Snap shots of Sanghatika training Clockwise.. Sanghtikas with faculty at NIRD, In the classroom,learning motivational skills, interacting with SHG members

  9. Thank You

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