Introduction

Mahalir Thittam is one of the government projects run by Tamil Nadu Corporation for Developments of women (TNCDW) Limited.  BLOSSOM TRUST has been registered under Mahalir Thittam since 2000.  The main goal of this project is to develop the economic status of women in rural communities. We are forming self help groups in rural areas of Virudhunagar and Sivakasi in order to promote the socio-economical well being of the women. We also give Animator & Representative (A&R) training to improve group relationships, activities and account management skills and establish links with banks in order to secure loans for income generation.

Activities

	Formation of new groups
	Providing the Self Help Group (SHG) training and Animator & Representative (A&R) Training
	Conduct the Block Level Co-ordination Committees (BLCC) meetings.
	Providing the Skills development training
	Bank links for self employment units and Government welfare Schemes.

Working Area: Virudhunagar, Sivakasi, Sattur, Kariapatti, Watrap

Group Details

Abstract:

	Total No. of women beneficiaries	- 16817
	Cumulative Savings	- 6 Crores
	Total Internal lending	- 5.65 Crores

Credit Linkages:

	No. of SHGs Linked with banks	- 650 SHG’s
	Total credit amount received from banks	- 4.05 Crores
	Repayment status	- 99%
	Total revolving fund received	- 1.25 Crores
	Total PLF	45
	Seed money	4, 50,000

Training Programmes:

	SHG Training
	A & R Training
	Skill Training
	Agriculture Training
	PLF Training
	Seed money

Activities:

	Personal IGP
	Employment Sectors & Micro Credit activity
	Group strengthening
	Issue based