Arasamma women SHG of Keragodu Sanjeevini Federation has been selected for its exemplary performance in non-agricultural livelihoods. Mandya ZP CEO Nandini is seen having food at the mobile canteen
Mandya: An SHG and a self-employment training institute of Mandya district have been selected for the prestigious Kaushalya Karnataka Awards for 2026, which are presented by the department of skill development, entrepreneurship and livelihood, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to rural livelihoods, skill development and entrepreneurship. Under the programme, 11 mobile canteens were distributed to women self-help groups in the district. The Arasamma Women Self-Help Group of Keragodu Sanjeevini Federation has been selected for its performance in non-agricultural livelihoods, while the Bank of Baroda Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI), Mandya, has been chosen as the best-performing institute in the Mysuru division. The Arasamma SHG has been successfully operating the ‘Matsya Vahini – Akkana Mane Meenoota’ mobile canteen near the Mandya zilla panchayat office for the past year. The initiative has emerged as a successful model of women’s empowerment and economic self-reliance. The group was among eight self-help groups selected across Karnataka for the state-level honour. The initiative was implemented through the joint efforts of the Mandya zilla panchayat, fisheries department and Karnataka Fisheries Development Corporation.
Meanwhile, Mandya RSETI has been recognised for its impressive performance during the 2025–26 financial year. Against a training target of 1,000 candidates, the institute trained 1,037, achieving 104% of its target. Of these, 920 candidates have been settled in self-employment and other careers, registering 89% progress. As many as 919 trained candidates have established their own businesses, including 653 who received bank loans and 266 who started ventures using their own resources.
It also introduced new business sectors in its training programmes to expand livelihood opportunities. Members were provided professional training before commencing operations, while the district administration facilitated marketing opportunities at agricultural expos, flower shows and other major public events. One candidate secured salaried employment. The institute was particularly appreciated for facilitating the highest number of self-employment opportunities and bank loan linkages in the division.
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