Biodiversity Convention: Seed, Soil & Millets

Central Himalayan Microfinance Initiative (CHMI)

This programme is supported by Himmotthan and Tata Trusts in amalgamation with Mount Valley Development Association (MVDA). With this program we are aiming at upskilling for increased outreach of membership of federations, diversification of federation led businesses, growth in volumes and profitability and an increased access to financial services through SHGs and federations.


At present the program is implemented at Tehri Garhwal district.

Number of villages covered33
Number of beneficiaries995

Objective

  • Building Self-Reliant Community Institutions
  • Meaningful Financial Inclusion
  • Self-sustainability and economic viability of community institutions
  • Promotion of Micro-insurance and Social Security Schemes
  • Skill development on Institution Building, Financial Management and Livelihood Promotion

Deliverables by MVDA

  • 22 SHGs linked to National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) with seed capital of 3, 30,000 rupees.
  • Establishment of processing unit at Pokhal, Tehri-Garhwal ensuring livelihood for 10 women.
  • Financial help to SHGs for the saving of 42, 53,890 rupees.
  • Rise in women participation in management roles.
Our partners

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Our partners

Mission Partner

Actionaid
Ajivika
American Indian Foundation
Bioversity International
EdelGive Foundation
Enduring Value
Global Environment Facility
Grow Fund
Himmotthan
ICAR
IFAD
Iimpact
IM-Swedish Development
India-Global Social Service Society
International Livestock Research Institute
LIC HFL
National Bank For Agriculture and Rural Development
Organic Uttarakhand
OXFAM Hong Kong
OXFAM India
People’s Science Institute
Room to read
SOIR-IM
Tata – Leadership with  us
Tata Trusts
Uttarakhand Seva Nidhi Paryavaran Shiksha Sansthan
World Food Programme