Gita Devi: From Homemaker to Successful Rural Woman Entrepreneur

RWE details

Village– Tokorapara

Cluster – Balijana

District- Goalpara

Gita Devi, a rural woman from Tokorapara village in Balijana, Goalpara district, Assam, has transformed her life through entrepreneurship and determination. As a full-time homemaker, Gita managed her family’s basic needs, while her husband worked as a farmer. Despite financial constraints, Gita and her husband invested in small-scale livestock farming to improve their economic situation.

Family profile

Gita’s journey took a transformative turn when she attended Rural Women Entrepunere (RWE) training conducted by The Goat Trust (TGT). Through TGT’s training and mentorship, Gita gained critical knowledge in livestock care, business management, and financial planning. With TGT’s support, Gita expanded her livestock farm, selling her products to maintain her family’s needs. Gita’s determination and hard work led her to explore the Chief Minister’s Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan (CMAAA) scheme, which provides financial assistance to entrepreneurs in Assam.

Gita received her first instalment of ₹75,000 under the CMAAA scheme, enabling her to scale up her livestock farming operation. With plans to increase her chicken population and upgrade her farm’s infrastructure, Gita aims to improve livestock care and productivity. Gita’s success is attributed to her involvement with TGT, which provided her with the necessary knowledge and resources to qualify for the CMAAA scheme. As a successful rural woman entrepreneur, Gita inspires other women in her village to pursue financial independence and break the cycle of poverty. Her journey demonstrates the impact of training, determination, and support in bringing lasting change.

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