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Phase I:Narayankhed, Andhra Pradesh
Phase II:Coastal, Andhra Pradesh
Component 1: Economic Development

Includes selection of a business, such as livestock-rearing or running a general store, followed by skills training and access to savings services

Component II: Health Development

Includes monthly visits by a trained health professional, information sessions, health screenings, and health training for selected ultra poor members

Component III: Social Development

Provides members the opportunity to conduct group meeting and discuss important social concerns in an opening forum

Component IV: Financial Education

Prudential Financial Management, forecasting eventualities and saving for the rainy day are helpful inputs for the ultra poor households. We impart Financial Literacy Training to the Ultra Poor in every Center Meeting helping them plan budgets on long and short term basis. Financial Education interventions have brought impactable change in their skills to handle income shocks.

 
Objective: Graduation after 18months

Members join microfinance programs, like SKS Microfinance, increase income, and gain health and social awareness

Pilot Program in Southern India
State: Andhra Pradesh
Area : Narayankhed, Medak District
Outreach:426 members in 100 villages
 
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