Month: June 2021

CORD initiated an agricultural empowerment initiative for 24 selected SHG women who wanted to develop their lands in a scientific and systemic manner. One objective was to promotes the use of organic fertilizer and natural pesticides. To promote organic farming, beneficiaries were requested to use cattle manure and produce and apply compost at the time of land preparation. CORD recruited an experienced agricultural consultant to plan and implement the program in September with the onset of seasonal rains. Beneficiaries were educated to select suitable crops and variates based on disease resistance, market requirements, and their personal preferences based on past experience. Assisted by CORD field officers, women were constantly monitored and corrective actions were taken as required.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mrs. N. Pushparan of Vada Varani who earns her living by making palmyrah juggery at home and selling them to shops was supported by CORD to expand her livelihood. She received much needed essential utensils such as large pots to expand her business. She was extremely grateful for the support provided by CORD to her improve her living.

Similarly, Mathanaraj of Vedavarani, a differently abled boy who earns his living by repairing cycles was provided with a new set of tools by CORD to facilitate his work.

A group of SHG women from Ramboada received training on candle making to start a cottage industry to make candles and sell for a profit.

Empowering women to make palmyrah products as a home based self-employment activity .