Government of India
Ruth Malto
State : Jharkhand
District : Pakur
Block : Hiranpur
Village : Hiranpur
Self Help Group : Ujala Aajeevika Sakhi Mandal
Livelihood Activities : Entrepreneur
Lakhpati Didi Journey
Ruth Malto belongs to the poor community and her journey from being a migrant laborer in another state to a self-reliant entrepreneur is truly inspiring. Residing in the Hiranpur block of Pakur district, Ruth used to face challenges balancing work and her commitment to the Sakhi Mandal. The turning point came during the COVID-19 period when the situation halted her out-of-state labor work. At that crucial time, she got support from her SHG Ujala Aajeevika Sakhi Mandal’s support and began goat rearing. It helped them to earn a livelihood in their own village. Later on, to increase their income, she took a loan of Rs. 80 thousand from the Sakhi Mandal and invested Rs. 50 thousand from her savings to purchase a Toto. This strategic move, coupled with the joint efforts of Ruth and her husband, revitalized their family’s prosperity. Now they are earning around 30 thousand per month. Ruth’s story epitomizes resilience, adaptability, and the trans-formative impact of seizing opportunities within one’s community.
