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WHERE THE BRAHMAPUTRA MEETS THE MISSISSIPPI. RGVN experiences. WHERE THE BRAHMAPUTRA MEETS THE MISSISSIPPI – ASSAM 2014. ADOPTION OF 2 VILLAGES FOR HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT. GARAMSUNG VILLAGE DIGHELI VILLAGE Features: Empowerment of women through: Yarn Banks Training on SHG and Leadership
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WHERE THE BRAHMAPUTRA MEETS THE MISSISSIPPI RGVN experiences
ADOPTION OF 2 VILLAGES FOR HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT GARAMSUNG VILLAGE DIGHELI VILLAGE Features: Empowerment of women through: Yarn Banks Training on SHG and Leadership Financial Inclusion Livelihood facilitation
YARN BANKS Presently in two places • Rangia in Kamrup district and Digheli in Nalbari district • Used by 200 weavers • Easy availability of various types of quality yarn. • Credit facilities for yarn. • Situated in the village vicinity. • Availability of Yarn at wholesale rate price • Introduction of Warping drum and jacquard machine.
Traditional Method of weaving Traditional Method /Weaving through Jacquard Machine
AFNA -RGVN YARN BANK WITH WEAVING AND MUSTARD CRUSHING MACHINE PROJECT
LIVELIHOOD PROJECT – MUSTARD PRESSING MACHINE • Recently 2500 USD has been given in Garamsung village as Revolving Fund for mustard pressing machine • About 1000 farmer HH in the area grow mustard in the winter season and are dependant on the crop • Due to a shortage of mustard pressing machines in the area, the machine will help boost livelihood • The machine is operated by paddy husk which is easily available
RGVN’s Contribution • Mandays spent :At least 5 - 7 days a month by personnel • Inclusion under RGVN’s other programmes • Financial literacy programmes for the community