Financial Literacy Programme
Empowering Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Sections by Strengthening Their Financial Capabilities
About the Programme
The “Mein Pragati” project, supported by CRISIL Foundation, has been implemented by RBKS since July 2022 across 5 blocks of Udaipur and 2 blocks of Salumber district. Before this, the project was directly managed by CRISIL Foundation.
Through this initiative, RBKS provides handholding support to 450 CRISIL Sakhis (female community cadres) working across 450 villages in 7 blocks of tribal-dominated, hilly terrain. The programme focuses on empowering women with financial knowledge, tools, and access, enabling them to lead change in their households and communities.
| Parameter | Details |
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| Districts | 2 (Udaipur & Salumber) |
| Blocks | 7 (Badgaon, Girwa, Gogunda, Jhadol, Phalasiya, Sarada, Lasadiya) |
| Panchayats | 244 (2 revenue villages per panchayat) |
| Revenue Villages | 450 (1 Sakhi per village) |
| Sakhi Cadre | 450 women trained as financial literacy ambassadors |
Goal
To strengthen the financial capabilities of rural women through a decentralized, community-led cadre-based training approach. By enabling financial linkages and encouraging micro-entrepreneurship, the programme aims to ensure a better quality of life for women, their families, and the wider community.
Objectives (2024–25)
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Promote financial literacy and inclusion at the grassroots level
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Build financial resilience and well-being among rural households
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Enable Sakhis to serve as agents of change, guiding communities in financial planning, savings, credit, and entitlements
| Key Outcome | Details |
|---|---|
| Sakhis Onboarded | 450 women trained across project areas |
| Beneficiaries Reached | 89,831 individuals |
| Financial Transactions Done | 1,88,398 in the last year |
| Household Impact | Improved financial literacy & planning |
| Access to Services | Social security schemes & entitlements |
Major Activities
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Conducting financial literacy sessions in villages
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Creating awareness campaigns to generate demand for financial services
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Promoting the adoption of responsible financial behavior in communities
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Linking women and families to formal banking, savings, insurance, and credit systems
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Encouraging micro-entrepreneurship for income generation and financial independence
Impact
The programme has created a sustainable community-led model of financial empowerment. With 450 Sakhis as role models, rural women are gaining the confidence to manage household finances, access government schemes, and engage in economic activities. This is helping to build financially resilient families and thriving rural communities.