RAIPUR: Anita Singh of Chanwaridand village in Chhattisgarh’s Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur district is turning her skills into a source of livelihood and a symbol of self-reliance by making attractive rakhis for Raksha Bandhan.
Associated with a self-help group under the Bihan programme, Anita prepared rakhis that gained recognition in the market under the ‘Hasdev Brand’ and were also made available through online platforms.
Anita said joining the self-help group had boosted her confidence and provided her an opportunity to earn an income while managing household responsibilities. She said the monthly Rs 1,000 assistance received under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana had further added to the joy of Raksha Bandhan.
Thanking Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Anita said, “Under the leadership of Vishnu Bhaiya, women are getting opportunities to move forward and become self-reliant.”
Her journey reflects the growing confidence among women associated with self-help groups in Chhattisgarh, as they increasingly turn their skills into livelihood opportunities. Her success also highlights the role of women-centric welfare initiatives in supporting economic independence and strengthening rural livelihoods.
The story of Anita and other women like her reflects the vision of a self-reliant Chhattisgarh, where women are increasingly contributing to their families and communities through their skills and enterprise.