Government of India
Sharda Devi
State : Bihar
District : Vaishali
Block : Vaishali
Village : Madrana
Self Help Group : Champa Self Help Group
Livelihood Activities : Grocery Store
Lakhpati Didi Journey
Sharda Devi hailing from the remote Madrana Panchayat in the Vaishali district, her journey from humble beginnings to a successful entrepreneur is both inspiring and impactful.Sharda Devi took a bold step by joining the Champa Jeevika Self Help Group. With a loan of Rs. 20,000, she opened a grocery shop. Recognizing further opportunities to support her community, she also established a milk collection center at her home. This initiative quickly gained traction as farmers from nearby villages began supplying milk, creating a thriving local network .
Today, these enterprises generate a combined monthly income of around Rs. 15,000 providing financial stability for her family. Her success has brought her not only economic benefits but also social recognition. She proudly shares that the livelihood provided by these ventures has created a new identity for her.
