Families of Nomadic Kangasiya community attained self-reliant under the guidance of VSSM.

Members of these families staying under one roof and
happily doing their buisness under the guidance of VSSM

In the List of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes declared by Gujarat State, out of the 146 communities, Kangsiya is one of them. This community is traditional engaged in wooden & horn made artistic items usually used in artificial jewellery making. These handmade crafts and carving done on these items are durable and long lasting.

Today the demand and supply for these items, both are less, as due to machine made and good finished products available at lesser prices. Families belonging to these communities started selling cosmetic products and artificial jewelleries to support their livings. But to start this venture they required some working capital on hand, buying in bulk from town side market would cost more & initial borrowing at heavy interest drags them into debt trap.

Members of these families staying under one roof and happily doing their business under the guidance of VSSM.

These families today neither have alternate skills or education or funds to venture into other occupations. If one has to work towards the rehabilitation the occupations of these nomadic communities, it is crucial to mentor and guide them towards adapting alternate livelihoods. The best solution was to rebuilding the livelihoods by lending them some funds to start their own ventures.

Five families of this community were funded interest free loan of Rs. 20000/- each during the festival season. Their dedication & understanding helped them to earn more profits and repay the loan timely. Considering their passion and commitments VSSM again funded them with 30,000/- loan to each family. During the monsoon season the condition of their home was dripping day by day they again approached VSSM for repairs of their houses, we granted them 30,000/- interest free loan to rebuild and renovate their house.

Today 85 members of 10 families are staying in this house and all these individuals are making tremendous efforts to make their businesses and lives successful. Under the guidance of VSSM these families have benefited with their independent earnings their own home & importantly relive from debt trap.