To expand the project’s geographical footprint, Mein Pragati was launched in eastern Rajasthan (Alwar, Dausa and Sikar) in May 2016, in association with implementation partner Humana People to People India.

In its first phase of implementation, from May 2016 to August 2018, Mein Pragati in Rajasthan reached out to over 60,000 rural women who are members of Self Help Groups (SHGs). From August 2018, the project advanced into Phase II, implemented directly by CRISIL Foundation in Alwar and Dausa.

Phase II of the project focused on sustainable impact and ensuring the community has the need-based handholding support at its doorsteps. The key objectives of Phase II in Rajasthan are:

• Consolidate the programme in areas where density of Phase I participants and SHGs were higher to achieve deeper and more meaningful intervention
• Develop a strong cadre of Sakhis which will continue to support the community in building financial capabilities after 2020
• Expand outreach to other members in these communities with focus on driving long-term behavioural change