Summary
They use skills like wood carving, sewing, and making snacks to create items.
With help from groups and small loans, they grow their sales to many thousands of rupees.
The fair helps them meet new customers and become more independent.
Key Points
4 points1
Women join self‑help groups that teach skills and provide support.
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Small loans and training help them start businesses such as wood‑carving workshops and clothing boutiques.
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Successful enterprises can earn up to one crore Indian rupees each year.
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The National SARAS Mela lets them showcase products, meet buyers, and expand their markets.
New Words to Learn
10 wordsself‑help group
a small team of people who help each other
turnover
the total amount of money a business makes in a year
entrepreneur
a person who starts and runs a business
empowerment
being given the power to make choices and control your life
sustainable
able to keep going for a long time without stopping
loan
money that is borrowed and paid back later
exhibition
a place where people show their work to others
artisan
someone who makes things by hand with skill
rural
relating to the countryside, not the city
financial independence
being able to support yourself with your own money
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