EHA

The project empowered women to involve in decision making process in the communities through Panchayats, VHDCs and self help groups. Many of them have leadership roles in the villages – as Sarpanchs, panchs, presidents of teachers – parents committee, presidents and secretary of the SHGs, clusters and other committees. Women also involve in the implementation and monitoring of the various government schemes in their villages such as mid-day meal program, drought relief schemes, plantation works, etc.

Economic and materialistic development is also taking place. 23 SHGs were linked with the nearest banks and 10 SHGs with SGSY scheme, and received maximum benefits of the schemes. People from poor communities have now another source to access funds with minimum interest rate through SHGs. As a result there has been a decrease in the number of high interest loans taken from the landlords.

The health status of the people is improving through teachings and trainings. 15 tele-health centers were established in the villages and15 tele health workers were trained to provide primary health care to the communities. The communities have trained health Workers- Asha's, to care for the health of pregnant women. As a result more pregnant women had safe deliveries in hospitals. The communities also now have 24 hours access to hospitals and health care providers.