With a long term goal to empower women and make them self – sufficient in all aspects, Self Help Groups (SHGs) working on literacy programs were focused upon. Various disadvantaged groups like women, SC/STs were brought into the program. The aim was to create one complete generation that was dedicated to the cause of ensuring proper education for their children.

Self Help Groups, Mahila Swasthya Sangathans and School Vikas Samitis, Mahila Swasthya Sangathans and Adolescent Groups were formed and members of these organizations were the main focus for the literacy classes. A Literacy Manual clarifying various aspects of functional literacy was prepared by a team of experts. Village Level Monitors (VLMs) were identified and trained in use of the manual and to conduct the classes at village level.

The results were clearly seen as 2589 people; mainly women were functionally literate and more than half of them had passed with A and B grades. The program not only equipped them to manage their day to day activities including monetary transactions but also gave them the confidence to voice their opinions. School enrolments have increased and the drop out rate has gone down with the realization towards importance of education.