The Chhattisgarh government is working to expand employment and self-employment opportunities in the state.
There are new avenues for regular employment at the local level, particularly in areas where there were no employment choices.
The government has established Rural Industrial Parks (RIPA) in Gauthans which promote entrepreneurship through regional participation and with local resources.
A readymade garment manufacturing unit in Marri Bangla village's Mahatma Gandhi RIPA in Balod district has emerged as a successful source of employment, providing business opportunities and financial stability to rural women.
Eight self-help groups (SHGs) have been involved in the unit, which offers employment opportunities to its members to help them earn well.
The garment unit has become an effective means of providing employment.
Women have earned Rs. 2,56,000 by producing readymade garments.
The unit produces items such as petticoat and T-shirt, with a total value of manufactured materials amounting to Rs. 6,97,000 and a production cost of Rs. 4,91,000.
Several women SHGs including Sai Baba, Jai Maa Tulsi, Bharat Mata, Jai Ganga Maiya, Jai Maa Shakambhari, Jai Maa Danteshwari, Minimata and Narmada are actively involved in the unit.