Smt. Laxmi is a resident of Hirekottakal Village, Manavi Taluk. She wished to start a self-employment and joined Mahalaxmi SHG. At first, she borrowed Rs. 10,000/- of Pragathinidhi loan and started a small-scale cloth business. After that she borrowed Rs. 50,000/- loan to buy extra cloths. Then in the intention of creating large scale business she borrowed loan step by step and borrowed Rs. 1,00,000/- loan. She earns income of Rs. 5000/- per week. She heartily thanked SKDRDP programmes that encouraged her to lead self-reliable life through providing self-employment information and financial support.