Jasma Kanoje

Jasma Kanoje is a proactive and influential community member, deeply committed to empowering women in her region. Recognizing the challenges faced by women, she actively voiced their concerns in Gramsabha, Village Organization (VO), and the Community Livelihood Forum (CLF). Her dedication and leadership qualities earned her the position of CLF Adhyakshy for Jeevan Jyoti CLF, representing 16 villages in the Palsud cluster.

Under Jasma's guidance, Jeevan Jyoti CLF made significant strides towards women's empowerment. Producer Groups were established in each village, engaging in public procurement and microbusiness through processing units. The CLF also shared extraordinary success stories in health and education, contributing to the development of the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) and ensuring the saturation of government schemes.

However, the journey wasn't without challenges. Acceptance from the community towards Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and their work posed a significant obstacle. Jasma tackled this by tirelessly visiting all 16 villages, creating awareness about SHGs, and gradually increasing acceptance. The allocation of loans to needy members further helped overcome resistance from families. As a CLF, they also advocate for their demands by sending letters to various government departments. Currently, they are striving to establish a CLF Bhavan and are actively approaching concerned authorities for support.

In her present role, Jasma Kanoje envisions creating business opportunities to increase the income of all women in her cluster. Her commitment to women's empowerment, combined with her strategic approach, continues to inspire positive change in the community. Through her efforts, she seeks to uplift the lives of women and foster sustainable economic growth, making a lasting impact on the entire region.