BC Sakhi Commission Income Success Story: Salma of Bithri Chainpur, Bareilly, created a new identity by becoming a BC Sakhi while fighting unemployment after BA. Starting the center with 75 thousand support fund, today she is earning up to 35 thousand every month and is providing banking services in the village.
Now the change is clearly visible in the streets of the village. Where once lack of employment and financial constraints were the biggest concerns, now many women are standing on their own feet and creating a new identity. Salma, a resident of Gram Panchayat Udla Jagir of Bithri Chainpur block of Bareilly district, is a strong example of this change.
Unemployment after BA, condition of house was weak
Salma completed her BA. As soon as his studies were over, the biggest question before him was, what next? The family consists of parents, one brother and one sister. Father used to run the house by driving an auto. Income was less and expenses were more. It was difficult to walk home. Salma made many attempts in search of a job, but when she did not get success, she became disappointed.
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One information changed the direction
Meanwhile, his mother, who was associated with a self-help group under the National Rural Livelihood Mission, got information about the “BC Sakhi” scheme at the block level. This initiative was started by the government of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, whose aim is to strengthen rural women economically by connecting them with banking services.
Salma recognized this opportunity. On September 14, 2021, he applied to join the self-help group. Took six days of training, passed the exam and got selected as BC Sakhi.
Support fund of 75 thousand and new beginning
He received a support fund of Rs 75,000 to start the work. After this, after taking training from RSETI, he opened BC Sakhi Center in his village itself.
Today Salma is earning commission of around Rs 35,000 every month. The house which was once short of money, now has stable income and confidence about the future.
Banking facility in the village itself, relief from long queues
Now the people of the village come to Salma’s center to deposit and withdraw money. Earlier to go to the bank one had to go to the city and stand in line for hours. Now easy banking facilities are available in the village itself.
She also provides information about Aadhaar based payments, pension, insurance and government schemes. They also register people in Atal Pension Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana.
From 8 am to 6 pm, she provides financial services in the Gram Panchayat. Due to this, digital transactions have increased in the village and the habit of saving among the people has also strengthened.
From family responsibility to village inspiration
Today Salma is not only helping her family, but has also become an example for the entire village. Women are taking inspiration from them and showing interest in joining self-help groups. Her story shows that if given the right planning and guidance, village daughters can also become leaders of economic change.
Confluence of policy, hard work and courage
Salma’s success shows that government schemes are making an impact on the ground. Women empowerment is no longer limited to just slogans, but its picture is changing in every village. Salma is proud of her hard work and achievements, not her struggle. Her identity is no longer that of an unemployed girl, but that of a self-reliant bank friend.
This story proves that when policy, opportunity and courage come together, a village daughter can also write a new story of development.
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