Bringing women together in Kathud village
In Kathud village in Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, AdiSamarth Foundation brought village women together and initiated a Self-Help Group approach to encourage collective effort and self-reliance.
Exploring a practical livelihood opportunity
The initiative included starting a project around small-scale manufacturing of paper plates and paper cups/glasses. The idea was to explore a local enterprise through which women could work together, build skills and pursue livelihood opportunities.
What sustainable support can involve
- Appropriate machinery and workspace, based on a verified project plan.
- Training in production, product quality and safe equipment use.
- Raw materials, packaging and realistic operating budgets.
- Market research, customer connections and sales planning.
- Ongoing guidance for group coordination and basic enterprise management.
Watch the village initiative
This video documents the community outreach connected with the initiative.
Building opportunity with dignity
Self-reliance takes more than motivation. It needs a workable plan, suitable equipment, training, market access and transparent management. We aim to support community-led efforts based on real needs and available resources.
Help rural women move towards self-reliance
Your support can help eligible community initiatives move forward when project needs and budgets are verified.
Support the initiative →Get involved →In Kathud village in Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, AdiSamarth Foundation brought village women together and initiated a Self-Help Group approach to encourage collective effort and self-reliance.
The initiative included starting a project around small-scale manufacturing of paper plates and paper cups/glasses. The idea was to explore a local enterprise through which women could work together, build skills and pursue livelihood opportunities.
What sustainable support can involve
- Appropriate machinery and workspace, based on a verified project plan.
- Training in production, product quality and safe equipment use.
- Raw materials, packaging and realistic operating budgets.
- Market research, customer connections and sales planning.
- Ongoing guidance for group coordination and basic enterprise management.
Self-reliance takes more than motivation. It needs a workable plan, suitable equipment, training, market access and transparent management. Project results, production figures and income outcomes should be published only when verified.