Boon to the family Member of Amma Bhagvan Mahila Sangham, Mrs. Konamma’s story tells a tragic tale of how disability to
overcoming resistance A reluctant looking member of the SHG, Mrs. Narsamma initially dreaded the very mention of speaking
Coming to terms with life He was working as an attender in the Village Panchayat office and Mrs. Bandi Suryakala used to sell
Void filled Mrs. Asha Shaik was member of the Maruthi Swayam Sidhi Sangham in Garladinne village in the same ma
Grandma’s gesture helps When Mrs. Gangamma enrolled in the Abhayahastham pension scheme, she had nominated her 15-year-grand
Help at hand for the aged Though, a member of the Omshakti Mahila Sangham in the village for over a decade, the poor woman eke
Regret missed opportunity Mother of three children – two sons and a daughter – Mrs. Laxmi was active in the Self Help Group m
From adversity to prosperity Founded in 2003, it has been a learning experience for the VO that has 15 Self Help Groups under i
Indebted to the Government Her words sum up the impact of the ANNA Abhayahastham pension scheme in the rural Andhra Pradesh, wh
Lending a humane touch Wife of an auto driver Nicolas, Mrs.Kalavathi is blessed with two children. She does not own a house
Weathering storms Her son, a differently abled child, cannot walk or crawl and is unfit to take up any work. Suryakant
Anchor of Hope Her husband too worked as agricultural labourer. She too worked and they led a content life. But, af
Brimming with confidence The meticulous manner in which the family has taken the advantage of the existing policies of the de
Braving life’s rough tides Circumstances forced Mrs. Ramanamma into the fishing trade and lives by the proceeds it generates. T
Towards a tension free future Her statement is not just a lip service. It is loaded with a passionate feeling, a genuine realizati
Tension Free Angle A member of the local self-help group, Balaji Swayam Sahayaka Sangham for five years, 66 year- old-
Let the doors be open Her desperation explains the story of legacy and efficacy of the scheme and its place in popular ima
Opening up a brave new world The fate of widows and single women, irrespective caste and social calling, is equally at stake for
Opening up a brave new world The fate of widows and single women, irrespective caste and social calling, is equally at stake for
Help in the golden hour Anil Kumar’s mother was a member of local SHG. While the going was smooth, his mother took a loan
Crestfallen for not enrolling She had enrolled in the Abhayahastham scheme along with other thrift group members. On September 5,
Anxious wait for pension It was with great difficulty the aged couple made both ends meet. Jakaraiah, sold lemons in Gudur
Unlucky lot Her fellow SHG members enrolled in the scheme and receive a monthly pension of Rs. 500. Subbulamma
Crestfallen for not enrolling A graduate, Nagaraju could not get gainful employment and had to settle for a job as a security guar