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Meena and Deepa - Charting their own futureIt was heartwarming to see Meena and Deepa, close friends completing each other's sentences and thoughts as they recalled their decade old journeys with BGS. They were feeling quite proud of their current situation, where they no longer rely on BGS to market their products, and are now contributing towards the family's finances. We walked a small hill from the narrow market by the Laxman Jhula area to reach Kirmola village where all houses were tiny and super close to each other that it was hard to tell them apart.Just like hundreds of other women, they both got training in braiding Bhimal and Jute fiber several years ago from BGS. However, through their sheer hard work and enterprising skills, they are now independent business women collaborating with 3 other ladies from their family and neighborhood. All five of them have a routine where they meet in the morning at someone's 'Aangan' or 'Chhat' after completing their household chores and make Bhimal Chappals that they sell online and to the nearby tourist shops. They love socializing and dividing tasks so they could scale up to fulfill a big order. Their 3 day “assembly line” looks like this:<ul><li>Day 1 - Make braided rope</li><li>Day 2 - Stitch ropes to make sole of the slipper</li><li>Day 3 - Make top part of the Slipper</li></ul>Now they are not afraid to rent a truck and procure Bhimal fiber directly from Uttrakhand villagers as demand for their Bhimal Chappals has increased. This is hard work but it saves them on the cost of the raw material which they used to purchase from BGS.Seeing them happy and successful without was truly inspiring. This is exactly what the Bhartiya Gramotthan Sanstha's founder's dream was: enable rural women to chart their own future.<img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/74cd40b8-3ce4-43d4-95af-337a51d70193.webp" /><img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/6d511159-e6ad-4672-b446-60390f542163.webp" />

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BGS Scholarship Program

The primary aim of BGS is to empower rural women by equipping them with handicraft-making skills using natural fibers sourced from plants such as Jute, Bhimal, Nettle, and Hemp, some of which are abundant in the Uttarakhand mountains.

BGS has setup a scholarship program to help needy and deserving children of BGS employees and the beneficiaries. In addition, we plan to open a after school and computer center to supplement kids primary education and provide much needed exposure to computer and digital learning.

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BGS is helping the environment by utilizing sustainable and eco friendly plant based raw materials like Jute, Hemp, Bhimal, Nettle and Sheep wool.

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Bhartiya Gramotthan Sanstha (BGS) is a Rishikesh based NGO working to combat poverty in Uttarakhand villages through women empowerment. Over 250 million people struggle to make ends meet in rural India with the problem being even more acute in the remote mountain regions. Established in 1988, BGS has been instrumental in alleviating this problem by providing the rural women training &amp; the necessary skill set to create handicrafts and market opportunities. <ul><li>The primary aim of BGS is to empower rural women by equipping them with handicraft-making skills using natural fibers sourced from plants such as Jute, Bhimal, Nettle, and Hemp, some of which are abundant in the Uttarakhand mountains. </li><li>One distinctive feature of BGS's training model is its flexibility, which caters to the diverse needs of rural women. Women participating in the training program can choose to work either from the comfort of their homes or at the central BGS center in Rishikesh. The center is well-equipped with sewing, weaving, and knitting machines, as well as traditional handlooms, facilitating the creation of high-quality handicraft products.</li><li>In addition to skills development, BGS plays a crucial role in connecting the trained women with potential markets. The organization actively seeks out market opportunities for the products made by the rural women. By establishing partnerships with retail stores, e-commerce platforms, and fair-trade organizations, BGS ensures a sustainable market presence for the handicraft products. This market access not only generates income for the women but also helps in preserving traditional art forms and fostering economic growth in the region.</li><li>With BGS’s help, Meena and Dipa from the Kirmola village have transformed themselves from housewives to independent business women, procuring their own raw materials and finding customers for their products. Another BGS beneficiary, Nirmala Devi of Gumaniwala, part of Vaishnavi Self Help Group (SHG), has emerged as a leader in her community providing encouragement, valuable support and part time employment to several women in her financially challenged neighborhood.</li><li>Moreover, BGS's emphasis on preserving local craftsmanship and utilizing eco-friendly materials contributes to the preservation of cultural heritage and ecological sustainability. By promoting these traditional art forms, BGS encourages pride in local traditions and craftsmanship, ensuring their continuation for future generations.</li></ul>

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