Business school for rural women who have no formal education

A woman who has successfully completed the training program at Mann Deshi Udyogini — Micro Business School for Rural Women — in Satara district of Maharashtra.

Training program provided by Mann Deshi Mahila Sahakari Bank and its sister NGO, the Mann Vikas Samajik Sanstha, in association with HSBC.

• To help the women become entrepreneurs and access the benefits of micro finance.
• A free counseling session helps tap the interest and possible skill sets of the women. They are then encouraged to take the requisite course.
• The courses will range from just a day to 10 days.
  

Topics covered:

• Vocational training in technical skills such as computer training and bag making.
• Financial literacy.
• Marketing techniques and communication skills.
• Confidence building.