Seed Money Distributed to Women’s Groups Following Self-Employment and Skill Development Training

May12, Kathmandu. The Rotary Club of Dillibazar, in collaboration with Bal Bikash Samaj, has distributed seed money to four women’s groups under its ongoing self-employment and skill development training program aimed at the economic empowerment of underprivileged and marginalized women. After providing various vocational and self-employment-related training for one year, each group received NPR 80,000, totaling NPR 320,000 in seed money support.




At a program organized in Bhimtar of Indrawati Rural Municipality, Sindhupalchok, seed money of NPR 80,000 each was handed over to the Junkeri Women’s Group and Pragati Women’s Group in the presence of the chief guest, Rural Municipality Chairperson Jhamka Nepal. The event was attended by Vice-Chairperson Shobhana Tamang, Rotary Club President Prem Oli, Past President Indira Parajuli, Rotarian Bishnu Parajuli, principals from various schools, and local social workers.

Similarly, from Bal Bikash Samaj, Program Coordinator Pradeep Shrestha, Treasurer Sunita Khanal, Board Member Ramsharan Rimal, and Skill Development Program Coordinator Sapana Basnet also participated in the event. Participants highlighted that such programs are highly effective for women’s empowerment and the promotion of self-employment opportunities.



Another program was also organized in Pipaltar, Kavre, where seed money of NPR 80,000 each was distributed to Kamalko Phool Women’s Group and Sunakhari Women’s Group in the presence of chief guest Mahesh Kharel. The program was also attended by Education Department Chief Uday Koirala. According to the organizers, the funds will be collectively invested by the groups in small businesses and income-generating activities.

Women participating in the program shared that they have been regularly saving money on a monthly basis. They stated that the project has not only improved literacy but also developed their confidence to speak publicly, taught financial discipline, and encouraged teamwork and collective participation. Some groups have already started collective farming of crops such as potatoes, ginger, and mustard.

The women further expressed that the program has inspired them to become self-reliant and brought new enthusiasm into their lives. They mentioned that they are now not only literate but also more aware of their children’s education and future. According to them, collective savings, skill development, and entrepreneurial thinking have contributed positively to social transformation at the community level.



The project has been financially supported and coordinated by Rotary Club of Mitcham and Rotary Club of Dillibazar, while Bal Bikash Samaj has been implementing the program with technical support. Organizers stated that the project has been making significant contributions toward long-term social and economic transformation by empowering rural and marginalized women to become self-reliant.

 








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