Shilpa T M is a 30-year-old married woman residing in Koyira village. She lives in a nuclear family with her husband, Munegowda K R, and their two school-going children. Shilpa is a graduate and currently a housewife, managing household responsibilities while supporting her children’s education. The family lives in their own pucca house with two rooms, a kitchen, and a toilet.
Her husband works as a daily wage laborer and earns approximately ₹300–₹400 per day. The family’s monthly income ranges between ₹12,000 and ₹20,000, which is insufficient to comfortably meet rising household and educational expenses. Both children study in a government school under the RTE system. Pragati K M, aged 14, is studying.... Read More
Shilpa has prior exposure to small business activities and possesses good confidence and basic knowledge of trade. She wishes to start a cut-piece cloth center in her village, where there is steady demand for affordable clothing. With appropriate business support, she expects to earn ₹500–₹600 per day.
This additional income will help Shilpa manage school fees, tuition expenses, and daily household needs while reducing the family’s dependence on irregular wage income. With strong family support and high motivation, Shilpa has good potential to become a self-reliant woman entrepreneur.
