Before joining Mahasemam Sheela used to earn Rs.1200 per month at a pappad making unit. For the past three years she has availed loan of Rs.5000, Rs.10,000, Rs.20,000 respectively. Today she owns a pappad making unit, and proudly say, “ Mahasemam helped her to become an entrepreneur.” Her income has increased to about Rs.8000 per month. She provides employment to 4 of her group members.