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Fish Farming in
Madhya Pradesh

People used to
discourage us stating
that we, being women,
could not do it – could
not farm fish, take them
out and sell. But with our
courage and hard work,
we proved them wrong.
We changed the way
they thought of us. The Sharda Dhurve,
same people who once Head, Sharada
never supported us, now Aajeevika Self
appreciate our efforts. Help Group

Removal of Large
Amount of Silt from

the Pond in Madhya
Pradesh

We are twelve members
who work together in this group
like sisters. We plant both fruits
and vegetables. We have learned
everything here. It was a barren
land. We took care of it. The plants
Phoola Rajak, were very small when we started
working here. Now they have
Member of Hari become trees and give mangoes,
Bagiya Self guavas, jackfruits, pumpkins,
blackberries, gooseberries etc. The
Help Group fruits that we get from these trees,
we eat them, give to the schools and
anganwadi, and sell them also. We
have advised all to work harder and
prosper. It will be for the good of all.

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