● Mukti Community Development Fund (MCDF)
● Skill & Enterprise Development
● Swavlamban Accelerator in Sundarbans (SWAS)
● Chick Rearing Programme for Marginalized Women
● Mukti Employment Exchange (MEE)
● Mukti Craft
● Mukti Kitchen
MUKTI Jatragachi Launches Second Phase of “Karigari” Project
After a well-received first phase in August. 2022, the second phase of the “Karigari” initiative, supported by Naba Diganta Water Management Limited (NDWML), commenced on August 1, 2023, at the Mukti Jatragachi training center. The training spans 15 days and will benefit 25 underprivileged women from the local community. These women are being guided in….
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From Chicks to Empowerment: Mukti and Srijan’s Collaborative Endeavor
In the past years, Mukti and its funding partner Coal India have demonstrated that chick-rearing can be a means of sustainable livelihood for marginalized women. Now, Mukti gratefully welcomes another partner, Srijan, in this transformative endeavor. In collaboration with Srijan, various species of chicks were distributed to local women at Sabujkunja, Mukti Gram PurbaSridharpur on….
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Role models inspire women entrepreneurs in chick-rearing: Mukti organizes field trip
Coal India’s project “मुर्गी पालन द्वारा आजीविका और आय सृजन सवार” (Chick Rearing for Marginalized Women), with Mukti as the implementation partner, has witnessed some remarkable success stories. Some such inspirational role models were the focus of Mukti’s tours, organized from 22 – 24th July, for women participating in the chick-rearing project. About 650 women….
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A New Role Model is Born
Mukti’s Special Report: Nandini Maiti’s Journey Towards Emancipation In a world where educational qualifications often dictate one’s social status, Nandini Maiti, an ordinary girl with minimal formal education, has emerged as a symbol of empowerment and liberation. Not long ago, she was lost, devoid of direction, and struggling to find meaning in her life. However,….
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Artisan Card Distribution Empowers SWAS Trainees in Sundarban
28 aspiring entrepreneurs from the Project Swabalamban Accelerator in Sundarban (SWAS), supported by the Small Industrial Bank of India (SIDBI), received their well-deserved Artisan cards at an event held on June 28, 2023. The much-anticipated card distribution and felicitation program took place at the Kankandighi training center, where Mr. MadhusudhanBairagi, a distinguished trustee of the….
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Wings of Success: Empowering Women through Poultry Farming in Purba Medinipur
The success story of Mukti’s chick-rearing program in Shipur, Sunia, and Sahara villages, under Sahara GP, Egra I Block of Purba Medinipur district, showcases the remarkable achievements of 300 women belonging to three MCDF (Mukti Community Development Fund) groups. These women have not only become self-reliant but have also emerged as thriving livestock entrepreneurs. Thanks….
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Recognizing Talent: 7 Mukti Jatragachi Trainees Receive Artisan Cards
Seven trainees from the Mukti Jatragachi Center have achieved a remarkable feat by receiving the prestigious Artisan cards from the esteemed Central Handicraft Department. The rigorous examination took place at the Central Handicrafts Department located in Salt Lake, CGO Complex, Kolkata, on 31st December 2022. These talented individuals were recognized for their exceptional skills in….
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MCDF Staff Meeting: Strategic Planning at Raidighi MCDF Office
In a continued effort to drive organizational growth and efficiency, Mukti organized two strategic planning meetings at the Raidighi MCDF office on June 17, 2023. The two meetings were organized for two different groups of MCDF branches. The first meeting was from 11 AM to 1:30 PM and was attended by about 12-13 people including….
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Mukti Forms 150 SHGs in Purba and Paschim Medinipur Districts
Since last October, Mukti has made remarkable strides in empowering rural women through the establishment of 150 self-help groups (SHGs) in Egra, DantanI, DantanII, and Kesaria Blocks of Purba and Paschim Medinipur districts. The focus of these SHGs has been on fostering self-reliance through the practice of chick-rearing. By engaging in chick rearing, women are….
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Success Story of Dipali Bhandar
Dipali Bhandari, a resident of Domkal village under Raidighi PS in South 24 Parganas, has carved her own path to success. Rising above her circumstances, she left her daily wage labor job to start her own snacks counter. Her hard work has paid off, and she now earns a monthly income of Rs. 3000/-. Dipali’s….
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Success Story of Shibani Hazra
Shibani Hazra, hailing from Nagendrapur village under Raidighi PS in South 24 Parganas, has broken stereotypes and invested in her own future. With sheer determination and hard work, she has bought machinery for water supply and a crane-crusher machine for her agricultural land, bringing in a monthly income of Rs. 6000/-. Previously, she used to….
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Success Story of Rekha Bairagi
Rekha Bairagi, a resident of Dumkol village under Raidighi PS in South 24 Parganas, has defied all odds and opened an electrical store, after years of working as a household help in Kolkata. With her hard work and determination, she now earns a monthly income of Rs. 4000/-. Recently, she invested in a Xerox machine….
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Computer Literacy Program for Self-Help Groups of Egra Block
Since the government has been promoting the use of online services, acquiring computer literacy has become the need of the hour. Mukti has initiated an awareness program on digital literacy with the aim of imparting basic computer skills to rural women. Women of self-help groups (SHGs) are being given basic computer literacy training by Mukti….
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MCDF Handcrafts Stall at “Besher Mela” 2023
To promote and showcase the handicrafts items made by the Mukti Community Development Fund (MCDF) members, Mukti participated in the “Besher Mela” fair which was flagged off at JaynagarManipur. The fair started on the 21st of April and will continue till the 10th of May 2023. It is a unique festival, where Maa Kali, in….
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Mukti Encourages Backyard Farming Through Chick Distribution
Coal India’s project “मुर्गी पालन द्वारा आजीविका और आय सृजन सवार” (Generating livelihood by chick-rearing) has empowered thousands of SHGs in the rural and remote areas of Purba and Paschim Medinipur since the initialization of the project in December 2022. The project has offered marginalized groups, especially women, both food and financial support by addressing….
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Skill Enhancement Training through Newspaper Packet Making
To ensure the role of paper bags in participants’ economic empowerment & in environmental protection Mukti organized skill development training for MCDF members at Egra block of Purba Medinipur district. 1,500 MCDF members enrolled their names for the training. The aim & objectives of this training are to sensitize the people on the need to….
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Sundarban Agriculture and Handicraft Fair 2023
Mukti and Krishnachnadrapur High School organized the “Sundarban Agriculture and Handicraft Fair 2023” from January 22nd to 26that Vivekananda ground, adjacent to Krishnachandrapur High School under Mathurapur Block II of Sundarban. Around 1,500-2,000, people thronged the fairground every day. There were 14 stalls by Mukti, including 3 stalls of seeds, under the agriculture section.MCDF (Mukti Community….
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A woman entrepreneur Dipali Bhandari’s story
DIPALI BHANDARI Village and Post Office: Dumkol Thana: Raidighi District: 24 South Parganas Dipali is associated with MCDF since March 2013. She took the first loan on January 2014, an amount of Rs.5000, to open a snack counter which sells eggrolls and noodles. Her second loan was on October 2014, an amount of Rs. 10,000,….
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Self-sufficient entrepreneur Kakoli helping her parents
KAKOLI DAS Village and Post Office: Nagendrapur Thana: Raidighi District: 24 South Parganas Kakoli is associated with Mukti since February 2015. She took a loan of Rs.10000 from MCDF on February 2016. Upon her association with MCDF, she learnt ‘Dry flower’ making. She enthusiastically completed the training and showed great interest and expertise. Her parent’s….
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MCDF helped Shonamoni to explore multiple sources of income
Shonamoni Bhattacharya Village and Post Office: Dumkol Thana: Raidighi District: South 24 Paraganas Shonamoni Bhattacharya is associated with MCDF Mukti since last 2 years. She took two loans, one in 2015 and one in 2016, each of Rs.10000. She opened a small readymade clothes business with the first loan. Later on she started a business….
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Rekha Bairagi’s success story, benefited by MCDF
REKHA BAIRAGI Village and Post Office: Dumkol Thana: Raidighi District: South 24 Parganas Rekha Bairagi is associated with MCDF (MUKTI Community Development Fund) since August 2015. She took a loan of Rs.10000 to open an electronic store February 2016. Her older son is settled separately and three of her daughters are married. Currently her younger….
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Sabita Halder become a self-sufficient entrepreneur
Sabita Haldar: 30 yrs. Vill: Nagendrapur, District: South 24 Parganas. Loan Taken for Agriculture Loan Amount: ₹ 10000 Sabita lives with her husband and two school going son. They led a life of hardship, with financial constraints. Upon learning about Mukti MCDF she approached for a self-sustaining occupation. She became a member of MCDF and….
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Shibani Hazra’s Success story, Benefited by Microfinance Program (MCDF)
SHIBANI HAZRA Village and Post Office: Nagendrapur Thana: Raidighi District: 24 South Parganas Shibani is associated with MCDF since November 2012. She took her first loan on Jan 2014 for sugarcane agriculture. She took her second loan on August 2014 for sugarcane agriculture and purchase of water pump. She took her third loan on February….
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