I realised that the villagers need theoretical and practical training in how to handle the committee fund. They need to learn how to keep proper records, and about lending, collecting loans, and giving reports. So, this month I had a meeting with the committee and explained to them about creating a committee fund and letting each participant take a turn leading, in a rotation. It is called CHHEET fund or Dhukuti Fund in local language. We already have 16 members who agreed to contribute 100 rupees every month. Through a lottery, we have made a list of recipients, and I am training two ladies as administration to regulate this fund. I will be the moderator to oversee all activity. This first scheme will run through September 2023, and then there will be another round. We have decided to meet on the 15th of every month to deposit the money.

I am hoping, through this year, they will learn how to handle being a committee, fund utilisation, and how to keep records of transactions, along with the honesty and sense of responsibility required to run such a fund.

Thank you!