In Chhattisgarh, now Gothan are becoming a means of livelihood for the villagers. Spread over an area of 35 acres in Bilaspur district, Adarsh Village Gauthan Cellar has now developed into a rural industrial center for the development and livelihood of the villagers. Women are now moving towards self-sufficiency in Sailor Gram Panchayat in Bilha, a development block 18 km from Bilaspur district headquarters. Women, who were once confined to the boundary walls of the house, are becoming financially strong and making their presence felt on every front.
11 women self-help have been linked to economic activities under Suraji village scheme in Sailor Gauthan. Here, duck rearing and green fodder production is being done by Maharani Laxmibai Self Help Group. There are ten women in this group. The Chairman is Mrs. Rajkumar Sahu. The group is estimated to have an income of about 20 thousand rupees per month. A contract has been signed for the purchase of eggs from the cooperative society at Patarkoni Gorella. Construction of both the plates is being done by Shiv Shakti Self Help Group. The group is estimated to manufacture 366000 both per month.
