SAHYOG – ‘From Margins to Mainstream’
SAHYOG is an initiative committed to uplifting rural communities in India, with a special focus on empowering women. Our mission is clear: to drive sustainable livelihoods and entrepreneurship in rural areas. We are dedicated to closing the gap between rural and urban opportunities, fostering self-sufficiency through local crafts and entrepreneurship, and boosting the social and economic standing of rural communities. Operating actively in Dudhad Gram Panchayat in District Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, SAHYOG has already made a significant impact, mobilizing two villages, Bhingi and Navalgavahan in Hingoli District, and establishing over 70 specialized Self Help Groups (SHGs).
SAHYOG is changing lives by empowering rural women in our target districts. We promote sustainable livelihoods and entrepreneurial ventures that celebrate local resources and cultural traditions, creating valuable handcrafted products that resonate with the region’s rich cultural heritage. Adopting a unique three-dimensional empowerment approach, we aim to boost women’s self-efficacy, confidence, and decision-making power on a personal level. We also strive to improve women’s access to markets, resources, and control over household finances on a relational level, while simultaneously contributing to increased female entrepreneurship and participation in the local economy on a societal level.
Verticals of SAHYOG
1. Entrepreneurship
2. Waste Management
3. Self Help Groups
Women-Led Solid Waste Management Initiative
The Women-Led Solid Waste Management Initiative in Dudhad is a program executed by the CEGP Foundation in Dudhad Grampanchayat, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad). This initiative integrates solid waste management with women’s empowerment through Self Help Groups (SHGs). The project involves door-to-door waste collection by SHG women, with waste segregation and processing conducted at a small Material Recovery Facility (MRF). The initiative emphasizes social and financial inclusion, offering SHG members access to essential services such as ID cards, insurance, and pension schemes, alongside skill development and health camps. The project not only addresses waste management challenges but also creates predictable livelihoods for women, ensuring fair prices for recyclables and safe working conditions. By fostering community participation, developing local leadership, and linking with government schemes, the initiative aims to build sustainable waste management practices and empower women to lead their communities toward a cleaner and more prosperous future.
Community-Led Specialised SHGs in Hingoli
Bhingi and Navalgavahan: Bhingi is a focused initiative aimed at empowering rural communities, particularly women, through sustainable dairy farming. Our mission is to uplift the rural segment by promoting self-sufficiency through dairy entrepreneurship. By developing dairy processing units through Self Help Groups (SHGs), we aim to bridge the gap between rural and mainstream economic opportunities, enhance the social standing of rural women, and strengthen local economies. This initiative not only supports
the creation of sustainable livelihoods but also fosters a sense of community ownership and economic independence through the dairy sector.
Navalgavahan is a transformative initiative focused on empowering rural communities, particularly women, by promoting the use of Haldi (turmeric) in arts and crafts. Our mission is to uplift the rural segment by fostering sustainable livelihoods through indigenous crafts and entrepreneurship. By developing processing units through Self Help Groups (SHGs), we aim to bridge the gap between rural and mainstream opportunities. This initiative promotes self-sufficiency by harnessing the cultural and economic potential of Haldi, enhancing the social standing of rural women, and strengthening local economies. Through the innovative use of Haldi in arts and crafts, we are not only preserving traditional knowledge but also creating new avenues for economic empowerment and cultural expression.
Faral Sakhi
The initiative is in partnership with Women Entrepreneurship Program (WEP) NITI Aayog The Faral Sakhi initiative targets women entrepreneurs from unorganised business backgrounds associated with snacks preparations at household level and equipping them with skills, resources, and market access through Capacity Building and Formal Market Exposures while ensuring scalability and replicability. Our vision is to empower budding women entrepreneurs in the traditional snacks productions at the informal level in order to integrate them into formal enterprises and link them to the markets.
Objectives of Faral Sakhi:
- Socio-Economic Development: To effectively identify women entrepreneurs engaged in the informal sector operating in the cottage industry associated with food preparation, especially snacks production.
- Skilling: Train and enable them through capacity-building workshops to facilitate their market integration resulting in better sales, market size, and product placement, creating sustainable livelihoods and better revenue generation.
- Udyam Registration: After Capacity Building and Training workshops, we aim at ensuring the successful registration of the cohort on Udhyam portal to incorporate their businesses into the formal and organised market.
- Mentoring and Networking: Facilitate and introduce the mentorship by the industry experts, guidance on CSR funds, chains operating in retail market, E-commerce, Supply Chain & operations, and strengthening
the distribution chain and market presence. - Business Development: Introduce the concepts pertaining to operations and management in the formal sector to promote Scalability and Sustainability. We want to establish Faral Sakhi as a replicable model for other regions.
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