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Navjyoti Swawalamban Sewa Sansthan. Rajatalab, Uttar Pradesh A Community Development Initiative. Background. Started by Nandlal Master and Sandeep in 1994 Community of Banarasi sari weavers. Children weaving a sari at a loom - 1. Children weaving a sari at a loom - 2. Overview.
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Navjyoti Swawalamban Sewa Sansthan Rajatalab, Uttar Pradesh A Community Development Initiative
Background • Started by Nandlal Master and Sandeep in 1994 • Community of Banarasi sari weavers
Overview • Community development initiative in 10 villages around Rajatalab • Evening school for working children • Teachers are all volunteers • Mahila mandal for women that inculcates the habit of saving and provides a micro credit scheme • Vocational training skills like tailoring for adolescent girls
Fact sheet • Established - 1994 • Total funds disbursed in 2001 - $ 5000 • Chapters involved – Asha Chicago and Asha Lucknow • Beneficiaries – 500 families