Building Shakti Mahila Sangh
In the past year, Shakti Mahila Sangh (SMS) has experienced substantial growth and enhanced efficiency. Expanding its reach to 814 villages and building a membership base of 28,540 women across seven districts in Madhya Pradesh, SMS achieved a gross portfolio outstanding of INR 38.1 crore as of March 2019, marking a 22% increase from the previous year. Notably, the organization focused on internal portfolio growth, achieving 65% of the gross portfolio as its own (INR 24.65 crore).
In the past year, Shakti Mahila Sangh (SMS) has experienced substantial growth and enhanced efficiency. Expanding its reach to 814 villages and building a membership base of 28,540 women across seven districts in Madhya Pradesh, SMS achieved a gross portfolio outstanding of INR 38.1 crore as of March 2019, marking a 22% increase from the previous year. Notably, the organization focused on internal portfolio growth, achieving 65% of the gross portfolio as its own (INR 24.65 crore).
Work Experience
- Currently working as a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in Shakti Mahila Sangh, since April 2007.
- 3 years as a Livelihood Support Advisor (LSA) in BASIX.
- 5 years as a Supervisor in Tarun Sanskar (NGO).
- 2 years as an Advisor in Mahila Kalyan Society Samiti Anoupcharik Primary Education.
- 2 years as an Advisor in Reliance Life Insurance Company.
Educational Qualification
- Finance and HR (M.B.A.)
- Master of Arts (M.A.)
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- Intermediate from Board of Secondry
- Matriculation from Board of Secondry
Trainings
- Participated in SHG training programme sponsored by Mahatma Gandhi Vikas Sansthan Jabalpur.
- Participated in training programme on JLG based lending sponsored by BASIX.
- Participated in training programme on Book Keeping and Accounting sponsored by BASIX.
- Participated in training programme on SHG Management sponsored by BASIX.
- Participated in training programme on SHG Bank Linkage, Health Development in Rural Areas sponsored by Tarun Sanskar.
- Training at the State Bank of India Microfinance Branch in Bhopal on lending to SHGs.
- Training at Lok Biradari Trust (LBT) Badnawar on JLG/SHG Bookkeeping and Microfinance.
- Training at Sangini Organisation Bhawanipatnam, Kalahandi, Odisha, on SHGs Record-keeping and Organizational Management.
- Participated in REDs/SDPs programs for NGOs sponsored by the Bankers Institute of Rural Development (BIRD).
- Participated in a workshop on product development for CBMFIs sponsored by Friends of Women’s World Banking India (FWWB), Ahmedabad.
- Training on SHG record-keeping and organizational management at Orissa Swayamshree Mahila Samabaya Samiti Ltd., Cuttack, Odisha.
- Participated in Financial Literacy Programme at FWWB, Ahmedabad.