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working to create an environment and conditions have a lot of potential as well. Similarly, a campaign
in which women can connect and prosper in their is currently underway to rid the country of single-
villages. There are numerous opportunities for use plastic. Self-help groups serve a dual purpose in
women's self-help groups in sectors such as this regard. It is also necessary to raise awareness
agriculture and agro-based industries.A special fund about single-use plastic and work on alternatives.
has been established for many such projects, such You are producing an increasing number of jute or
as establishing storage and cold-chain facilities in other attractive bags in place of plastic bags.
villages, installing farming machinery, or establishing Certainly, self-help groups have become the
a plant to reduce milk, fruit, and vegetable waste. foundation for national progress, as well as the
Self-help groups can also create these facilities by progress of the poor and women. When Mahila
taking help from this fund. Shakti was given an opportunity, she gained
The central government is also continuously confidence and realised the group's power. As a
promoting special training and awareness of result, women who achieved self-sufficiency were
women farmers. So far, about 1.25 crore farmers given the names CRP, Bank Sakhi, Animal Sakhi,
and animal husbandry women have benefited from and Krishi Sakhi. Women are also making inroads
this. The government is also encouraging toys into village entrepreneurship, and their dreams are
made in India a lot. It is also giving all possible help becoming more than just dreams.Women, who are
for this.Women from tribal areas, in particular, are at the heart of New India, are truly flying free in the
traditionally associated with it. Self-help groups open sky of power development.

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