Economic and Social Development of Beedi Workers
Result: 5456 families have increased their monthly income at an average of Rs. 1000/-.
Area of operation: Tirunelveli District. Micro Credit assistance is being given to poor women beedi workers for their socio-economic development. Small savings scheme has been functional since March 2004 to protect them from the hardship of usurers and enhance their family income. RUC assisted 5456 women beedi workers and their families with Rs. 2,99,83,389.42/- (Rupees two crore ninety-nine lakh eighty-three thousand three hundred and eighty-nine and paise forty-two).
Details of Assistance Provided
| Topics and Target Group | No. of Beneficiaries | Amount in Rs |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture operations | 2236 | 12,210,000 |
| Educational expenses | 602 | 3,577,389.42 |
| House maintenance | 661 | 3,982,000 |
| Purchase of Labour equipments | 137 | 677,000 |
| Medical expenses | 175 | 923,000 |
| Petty business | 688 | 3,614,000 |
| Purchase of cattle | 892 | 4,362,000 |
| Purchase of land | 34 | 345,000 |
| Social expenses | 4 | 58,000 |
| Debt Relief | 27 | 235,000 |
| Total | 5456 | 29,983,389.42 |