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Dalit Women Empowerment — Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh
Building dignity, equality, and sustainable livelihoods.
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1) The Problem
- Social exclusion and gender-based discrimination
- Limited access to education, health care, and livelihoods
- Barren farmlands and irregular work opportunities
- Low awareness of schemes, rights, and legal protections
- Minimal financial literacy and entrepreneurship support
"I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved." — B. R. Ambedkar
2) The Plan
Build a sustainable empowerment model for 100 Dalit women (Phase 1):
- Rights and entitlements education
- Business-oriented workshops and coaching
- Micro-financial assistance to start or strengthen livelihoods
- Ongoing mentorship and market linkages
"When women rise, communities thrive."
3) The Procedure
- Awareness & Education
- 5 village sessions on rights, health, hygiene, and welfare schemes
- Capacity Building & Skills
- 3 business development workshops
- 2 technical trainings: tailoring, sheep rearing, basket-making, brick production
- Livelihood Support & Monitoring
- Micro-grants/revolving funds for 10 women (Phase 1)
- Facilitate a women-led SHG/cooperative
- Quarterly mentorship and follow-ups
4) The Partners
- Dalit Welfare Association (Lead)
- Local Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
- DRDA for technical and financial guidance
- Corporate/Philanthropic Donors for seed capital
- Local entrepreneurs and NGOs for market mentorship
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Stronger partnerships mean faster scale-up and lower unit costs.
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5) The People
- Target: 100 Dalit women from 10 remote villages
- Focus: Widows, single mothers, women heads of households
- Indirect beneficiaries: 400+ family members
- Local volunteers: Youth for mobilization and sessions
6) The Proof (Rationale & Need)
- 65%+ depend on irregular, low-paid labor
- Under 10% have access to credit or businesses
- Survey shows strong willingness for skill training and micro-enterprise
- Pilots show 30–40% income growth via tailoring and livestock
7) Measurements (Impact Indicators)
- ✅ 10 awareness sessions in Phase 1
- ✅ 100 women trained in at least one skill
- ✅ 10 women receive startup support
- ✅ ≥ 50% rise in household income for beneficiaries
- ✅ 1 sustainable women-led cooperative formed
8) Budget at a Glance — ₹10,00,000
| Category |
Details |
Cost (INR) |
| Awareness & Education |
5 sessions, IEC materials |
₹1,00,000 |
| Skill Training Workshops |
Trainers, materials, venue |
₹2,50,000 |
| Micro Grants / Financial Support |
10 business setups |
₹3,00,000 |
| Monitoring & Field Support |
Staff travel, coordination |
₹1,50,000 |
| Documentation & Media |
Reports, photography |
₹50,000 |
| Administration & Overheads |
Logistics, management |
₹1,50,000 |
| Total |
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₹10,00,000 |
9) Closing Note
Empowerment is not only about livelihood — it is about dignity, equality, and hope.
This initiative aims to enable women to become self-reliant entrepreneurs who inspire their communities.
"Educate a woman and you educate a generation."