Subhadramma’s family occupation was pottery. But the demand for mud and clay pots has reduced, with competition from cheaper plastic goods.

I have been a member of the SHG since for the last 14 years and I have been saving and taking loans regularly

Kavita belonged to a large joint family of 36 members. When her joint family broke, Kavita was uncertain how they would survive on her husband’s share of 20 guntas of land.

Kyadigera Doddi is a small hamlet belonging to Devadurga Taluk. Around 40 families reside here.