Women leadershipA voice heard in the village
B. Laxmi once sat quietly in meetings, unsure whether her ideas mattered. Like many rural women, she carried family responsibilities but had little space in public decision-making.
BeforeLimited confidence and low participation in village-level discussions.
SupportSHG participation, leadership training and regular group responsibilities.
AfterShe now chairs group discussions and helps other women raise their voices.
“Earlier, I never spoke in village meetings. Today, I chair our SHG discussions and feel my voice is heard.”
Connected result: 51,850 women reached across 315 villages in 2024–25.
LivelihoodsThe sewing machine that changed school fees
K. Srilatha wanted to earn from home but did not have the capital or business confidence to begin. Through MACS credit access and livelihood support, she bought a sewing machine and started accepting tailoring work.
BeforeIncome was uncertain and school expenses often meant borrowing from others.
SupportAffordable credit, financial confidence and enterprise encouragement.
AfterTailoring income helped her cover school fees without high-interest borrowing.
“The loan I received helped me buy a sewing machine. Today, I earn enough to pay school fees without borrowing from anyone.”
Connected result: 5,332 women accessed loans worth ₹13.98 crores.
Safe waterA purification plant managed by the village
For many rural families, water is not only a health issue — it is a time, money and dignity issue. Jana Vikasa supports water purification systems and local committees so communities can maintain the system themselves.
BeforeFamilies relied on unsafe or distant water sources and worried about water-borne illness.
SupportCommunity water purification plant, user contribution model and local management.
AfterSafe water became closer, more affordable and community-owned.
Safe water is not a service alone; it is a foundation for health, study time and family dignity.
Connected result: 25 plants supported 7,870 families and 39,344 individuals.
Widows and childrenAfter loss, a path back to stability
After losing her husband, J. Rajitha worried about daily food and her children’s education. Jana Vikasa’s support helped reduce immediate pressure while keeping the children connected to school.
BeforeLoss of income created emotional and financial insecurity.
SupportGrocery, financial and education assistance for widows and children.
AfterThe family gained breathing space and the children continued their studies.
“After my husband’s death, I felt helpless. With Jana Vikasa’s support, my children are continuing their studies.”
Connected result: 79 widows and 184 children of widows received support.
NutritionFresh vegetables from the family garden
D. Pitchamma’s household depended heavily on market vegetables. Through kitchen garden kits and training, she began growing vegetables at home, reducing expenses and improving her children’s daily meals.
BeforeFresh vegetables depended on market access and daily affordability.
SupportSeeds, kits and training for kitchen garden practices.
AfterChildren began eating fresh vegetables from the family’s own garden.
“My children eat fresh vegetables daily from our garden. Earlier, we depended on the market for everything.”
Connected result: 9,358 women received seeds, kits and training.
YouthA stage for future changemakers
At the Youth Convention, rural children and young people stepped onto a shared platform for guidance, recognition and confidence. For many, the event became a moment of self-belief.
BeforeMany children lacked exposure, career direction and encouragement beyond school.
SupportGuidance on personality development, cyber safety and career readiness.
AfterYoung people returned home feeling proud, informed and hopeful.
“At the Youth Convention, I felt proud to share my achievements. It gave me hope for the future.”
Connected result: 700 children participated in the Youth Convention.
CompassionWomen supporting weaker communities
Jana Vikasa’s women’s groups do not stop at improving their own households. They organize health camps, support the elderly, care for orphans and run water donation kiosks — showing that empowerment can become service.
BeforeElderly, sick and orphaned people often had few nearby support systems.
SupportWomen-led health camps, solidarity programmes, rice collection and Jala Danam kiosks.
AfterCommunities saw women as leaders of compassion and care.
“I was treated with dignity at the health camp. They checked me thoroughly and gave medicines free of cost.”
Connected result: 151 health camps, 21,060 beneficiaries, 510 elderly supported and 45,450 people served by Jala Danam kiosks.