She is a 40 years old woman from West Midnapore district in West Bengal, who runs a mat-making unit in her cottage. She wanted to expand her business and improve her life so she took a loan from GESSUP and today she has a workshop which employs other women..
 

She is a 42 years old woman who lives in Balasore district of Odisha and her sole livelihood was making plates from tree leaves. Initially, her business was small, and revenue was limited. Her dream was to grow her business where she could employ a few more women and improve their lives. After taking a loan from Jagaran, slowly and steadily her business grew. She plans to expand her business further and generate employment opportunities for the locals..

She is a skilled loom worker from Assam andalong with her husband has been runningthe loom business for a few years. Theywanted to expand their business, employlocal women to increase output and alsoimprove their living condition. Jagaransupported her cause and provided her witha loan. Now their business is helping peopleto get jobs and fulfill their dreams. Theyhave set an example of how a small changecan create a ripple effect..