ಸೀತಾದೇವಿ
ರಾಜ್ಯ: Bihar
District : Madhubani
Block : Rajnagar
Village : Kasiyona
Self-Help Group : Gyani Jeevika Self Help Group
Activities : General Store and Private Tutoring
Lakhpati Didi Journey
Sita Devi’s story is one of resilience, determination and the transformative power of community support. After joining the Gyani Jeevika Mahila Self-help group. She was appointed as a Community Mobilizer (CM) within three months, earning a small stipend of Rs. 750.
She decided to start a small general store with an initial investment of Rs. 4,000-5,000. Over time, she expanded the business by taking a loan of Rs. 30,000 from her SHG and another Rs. 30,000 from her village organization. She invested a total of one Lakh into the store, stocking it with a variety of goods, including festival-specific items. In addition to running the store, Sita Devi continues her role as a CM, earning Rs. 4,750 per month.
Today, her monthly earnings range from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 20,000, allowing her to provide a better life for her children and her Family.