“It’s not just about providing them a skill or a job or an income,” says Shruti, “but about giving them something that will provide sustainable growth for years to come”. She has helped them get their Aadhar cards and enrolled them in schemes like the PM’s Jan Dhan Yojana. She’s also arranged for them to attend tailoring and design courses to sharpen their skills. The women now clearly understand the importance of being financially independent and being in control of their own lives. There’s also counselling to ensure team members do not fall victim to middlemen who might attempt to exploit vulnerable women.