As an UBA initiative, this project helped the local women in identification of suitable commercial activities for better livelihood. Our team from VMSB-UTU Dehradun assisted them in capacity building and provided technical, and financial support to establish their own Community Enterprises in their localities. Targeted activities covered under this project included: Commercial production of Hawan Samgri, Agarbatti and Dhoopbatti; Detergent Powder, Liquid Detergent, Floor Cleaner and Disinfectant etc.
The development of participatory capacity building strategies provided them relevant participatory education, hands-on training, technical assistance and new-collaborations/partnerships. The Rural Investment approach followed in this project was found helpful in the socio-economic empowerment of women from underserved local communities. It also helped local community members in in the formation of Social Capital for identification of their inherent potential to stimulate the process of industrialization at local level.
