Government of India
Sangeeta Devi
State : Jharkhand
District : Bokaro
Block : Nawadih
Village : Nawadih
Self Help Group : Shiv Shakti Mahila Sakhi Mandal
Livelihood Activities : DigiPay Sakhi, One Stop Facility Center (OSF)
Lakhpati Didi Journey
Sangeeta Devi, a resident of Nawadih block in Bokaro district, has transformed her life through determination and hard work. As an active member of the Shiv Shakti Mahila Sakhi Mandal, Sangeeta was eager to embark on a journey towards self-reliance and entrepreneurship. Her opportunity came, when she received training from the Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI) to become a DigiPay Sakhi. Despite never having operated a computer before, Sangeeta committed herself to mastering the necessary skills. Through perseverance and dedication, she successfully opened a Common Service Center (CSC) in her village. This centre became a hub for various banking services, including transactions, pensions, scholarships, and other essential financial services provided by different banks. Sangeeta’s efforts not only brought much-needed convenience to the villagers but also allowed her to generate a stable and substantial income. Sangeeta decided to expand her ventures further. She obtained a loan of one lakh rupees from the One Stop Facility Center (OSF) to open a shop. This new endeavor aimed to diversify her sources of income and provide additional services to the community. Reflecting on her journey, Sangeeta shares, “Today, as a DigiPay Sakhi, I am not only providing essential banking-services to the villagers but also earning a good income from my shop.”
