Women Empowerment
Empowering Women Through Skill Development, Awareness, and Financial Independence
Why Women’s Financial Independence Matters
In rural communities across Chhattisgarh, women face crippling financial dependence, with 72% relying entirely on male family members for basic needs according to the 2023 CG Economic Survey. This systemic dependence creates a cycle of disempowerment: without income-generating skills, women remain excluded from household financial decisions, unaware of government welfare schemes that could support them, and trapped by societal norms that discourage entrepreneurship. Many talented women possess untapped potential in traditional crafts like sewing and handicrafts, but lack access to vocational training, market linkages, and startup capital to transform these skills into sustainable livelihoods.
About Cause
In many parts of society, women still face significant financial dependence on their family members. Despite being capable and hardworking, they are often confined to domestic roles and denied opportunities to earn their own income. This dependence not only restricts their freedom but also undermines their confidence and ability to contribute meaningfully to their household and community. Financial insecurity among women, especially those belonging to economically weaker sections, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and backward communities, remains a pressing issue. The lack of proper education, skill development, awareness of rights, and access to government welfare schemes further deepens the gap between women and self-reliance.
A 360° Approach to Empowerment
AMRBMV’s “Saksham Naari” Initiative provides:
To address these challenges, Anant Manoram Rudram Bal and Mahila Vikas Samiti has launched a focused mission to promote women empowerment and livelihood development. The organization’s primary objective is to make women self-reliant by equipping them with practical, income-generating skills. They provide structured training programs in sewing, knitting, embroidery, beauty parlor operations, mehndi design, handicrafts, and several other areas that are directly linked to self-employment. These training sessions are not just about teaching a skill, but also about instilling confidence and nurturing a mindset of independence.
In addition to skill training, the Samiti plays a vital role in spreading awareness about women’s rights and government-promoted welfare schemes. Many women, particularly in rural and tribal areas, remain unaware of the support systems available to them through various state and central government initiatives. The organization bridges this gap by educating women about these schemes and also facilitating their participation in the implementation and operation of such programs. By doing so, they help ensure that the benefits reach the intended recipients effectively.
The Samiti also actively collaborates with bodies like the Rural Development Primitive Tribe Welfare Society, guiding women on how to access and benefit from the schemes designed specifically for their upliftment. Moreover, they provide financial assistance and mentorship to women who aspire to start small businesses, thereby transforming them from job-seekers to job-creators.
Through these initiatives, Anant Manoram Rudram Bal and Mahila Vikas Samiti envisions a future where every woman, regardless of her background, has the tools, knowledge, and opportunity to stand on her own feet. By fostering economic independence, self-confidence, and awareness, they are not only improving individual lives but also contributing to the larger goal of a more equal and empowered society.