- Women-led cooperatives in Bagaha use Mudra Yojana funds to support local women artisans financially and socially.
- Gramin Mahila Vikas Bunkar Swavlambi Sahkari Samiti and Dhirauli Prathmik Oon Bunkar Sahayog Samiti increase handloom production with government help.
- Harna Tanr region changed from a conflict zone to a growing area of artisan education, health, and jobs through financial inclusion.
Mudra Yojana Bihar has become a hope for women artisans in the Bagaha region, where government help encourages entrepreneurship and keeps traditional crafts alive. This article looks at how the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana scheme supports women cooperative societies to improve their skills, find work, and build economic independence, helping social progress even in areas affected by conflict in the past.
Women-Led Cooperatives Helping Artisan Growth in Bagaha
In Bagaha, women-run cooperatives are leading the revival and growth of traditional handloom weaving with financial help from Mudra Yojana Bihar. These groups not only create income but also lift local women by supporting skill preservation and financial independence.
Gramin Mahila Vikas Bunkar Swavlambi Sahkari Samiti: Growing Opportunities
Working as a dedicated handloom center, this cooperative employs 25 women who make woolen and cotton items like shawls, sweaters, saris, and mufflers. Thanks to the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana funding of Rs 5 lakh, they expanded their operations and created more jobs for women in the village.
Rukmani Devi, a cooperative member, said, “This financial support helped us grow and support more women. We want to get more funding to buy modern machines and improve our production.” This cooperative truly acts as a source of empowerment for the region’s women artisans.
Dhirauli Prathmik Oon Bunkar Sahayog Samiti: Keeping Traditional Weaving Alive
Since 1969, the Dhirauli Cooperative has kept the weaving heritage of the area alive. With about 40 artisans, many of them women, producing high-quality woollen shawls and bedsheets, government support has been very helpful.
Harindra Kaji, a senior member, talked about the impact: “The government helped us with a new building and weaving machines, increasing productivity and better work conditions.” Devanti Devi agreed, saying the work supports about 40 to 50 women, helping their families and keeping artisanal skills alive.
Narmada Devi, one artisan, highlighted how the cooperative supports both livelihood and tradition: “Our work with shawls and sweaters keeps our culture alive and supports our homes.”
How Mudra Yojana Changed Economic and Social Life in Harna Tanr
Once troubled by insurgency, Harna Tanr has become an example of successful development thanks to focused government schemes like Mudra Yojana Bihar. The area has improved education, healthcare, and jobs for local artisans.
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How Financial Inclusion Helps Community Growth
Financial help through Mudra Yojana has been key to better social and economic conditions among artisans. It helped women cooperatives gain financial independence, grow their businesses, and contribute to community well-being. This mix of financial inclusion with local efforts has turned Harna Tanr from a conflict zone into a model of growth.
| Cooperative | Established | Beneficiaries (Women) | Products | Funding Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gramin Mahila Vikas Bunkar Swavlambi Sahkari Samiti | Recent | 25 | Shawls, Sweaters, Saris, Towels, Mufflers | Rs 5 lakh (Mudra Yojana) |
| Dhirauli Prathmik Oon Bunkar Sahayog Samiti | 1969 | 40+ | Shawls, Bedsheets, Gamchas, Woolen Wraps | Govt. support for building and machines |
If you want to help rural women artisans or learn from successful government schemes, Mudra Yojana Bihar offers an inspiring example of combining financial support with tradition and community growth.