With the support of Bajaj Finserv Ltd., EDII initiated Project Saksham in August 2024 for a year to empower 1,000 small business owners through digital and financial literacy training. The project addressed the crucial gap of financial exclusion, equipping entrepreneurs to efficiently track financial performance and access formal credit systems. The project covered Varanasi, Ayodhya, Gorakhpur, Kushinagar, and Mau regions of Eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Impact
- ✔ All the 1000 beneficiaries adopted digital transaction modes and formal accounting practices under mentorship.
- ✔ Micro-businesses visibly displayed improved financial discipline, thus boosting their creditworthiness.