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Our first Sakhi-turned-Sarpanch in Rajasthan
“I am the first Sakhi from Rajasthan who contested and won the local Panchayat elections, way back in 2019. My views are being sought by the Sarpanch (village head) – especially while accessing banking and welfare entitlements for the village. But that was not all. I have now learned how to facilitate digital payments. Now, I can recharge my phone, send small amounts of fund transfers, pay LIC instalments, and even book online as and recharge my DTH. I have also helped the community to use these facilities.
Being a Sakhi has transformed my life, and I am grateful to Mein Pragati for having built my confidence and stature in my village.”
Assam
Impact and reach as on December 2023*
– Kalawati Devi
Putthi Village, Alwar, Rajasthan
* Cumulative data from April 1, 2018
GramShakti Certification Programme
Having proved the efficacy and relevance of Sakhi cadre in Assam and Rajasthan, CRISIL Foundation devised an online learning and certification programme called GramShakti incorporating all the best practices involved in training and development of Sakhis. Accessed through a tech-based learning application, customised in regional languages with interactive and engaging content, the programme comprises theory and practical assignments.
Launched in late 2018, GramShakti is CRISIL Foundation’s attempt to provide a scalable model for creating a pan-India
* Cumulative data from September 1, 2018
cadre of trained community leaders who can effectively address the issue of financial exclusion and empower women.
During the year, the programme expanded to over 1,260+ end users across CRISIL Foundation’s intervention areas and replicated in non-intervention locations through partnerships - taking the total end users count to 4,860+. There are currently 1,840 Sakhis/community cadre who have been formally certified through a convocation programme and provide support to their communities through last-mile awareness and handholding.
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Rajasthan
Impact and reach as on December 2023*
24
No. of districts
3,000+
No. of villages
11.24 lakh Cumulative outreach
73
No. of blocks
3,267
No. of Sakhis
9.56 lakh Linkages facilitated
6 40
No. of districts
2,000+
No. of villages
9.13 lakh Cumulative outreach
No. of blocks
2,007
No. of Sakhis
3.65 lakh Linkages facilitated
Social Capital