From Greenery to Prosperity with NSFDC-WBSCDC Support

Maa Lakshmi Mahila Samiti, an 11-member Self-Help Group located in Purulia district, West Bengal, improved its livelihood through greenhouse farming after receiving financial assistance of Rs. 1 lakh under NSFDC's Mahila Samriddhi Yojana. The loan was disbursed through the West Bengal Scheduled Castes Development Corporation (WBSCDC) on February 5, 2025. Prior to this intervention, the members lacked a regular source of income and capital. Following the financial support and cultivation on leased land, each member now earns an estimated Rs. 4,000 to Rs. 8,000 per month, enhancing their household well-being, self-confidence, and financial independence.