PSS believes that women’s empowerment is central to lasting social transformation. Historically, women have not been treated on an equal footing with men—whether in their households, communities, or in public decision-making spaces. Their contributions often go unrecognized, and their voices are frequently excluded from matters that affect their lives.
Grounded in this understanding, PSS has prioritized self-awareness, collective strength, and leadership development among women. The organization works intensively through Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Panchayat Raj institutions, ensuring that women gain confidence, financial inclusion, and opportunities to participate meaningfully in local governance.
The Sakhi Project has emerged as a cornerstone initiative, enabling tribal women to assert their rights, build resilience, and enhance their economic security. All these groups consist of Below Poverty Line (BPL) households, and each SHG has been formally linked to nationalized banks, ensuring access to savings, credit, and financial services. Through systematic capacity building, training, and livelihood linkage support, these SHGs have become platforms for: