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B. Expected Benefits and Impact
The
expected outcomes of Jeevika are ambitious but achievable.
By the conclusion of the project, each village will possess
a clean environment, safe drinking water, sanitation facilities
for women, healthy children and have no families living below
the poverty line. In addition to this, there are five target
outcomes:
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Economic
Development: There will be a three fold increase in
income |
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Economic
Sustainability: There will be a significant decrease
in the amount of women that are forced to borrow at
high interest rates |
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Agricultural
Development: Villagers will be able to harvest two crops
a year |
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Fodder
Security: Fodder will be available throughout the year |
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Asset
Ownership by Women: More and more women will be self-reliant |
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Infant
Mortality Rate: Compared to the present level, infant
mortality will be reduced by half |
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