๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ฆ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ: ๐๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐โ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐๐ฒ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ ๐
In Holsamudra village of Bidar, Karnataka, change has not come suddenly. It has been steadily built through the efforts of Eramma Timake.
Since 2009, Eramma has been working closely with women, farmers, and youth, helping them move from uncertain livelihoods to more stable and self-reliant futures. Her journey reflects a deep belief that when women gain economic strength, entire communities move forward.
On her 3.5 acre land, she practices diversified farming across seasons. During Kharif and Rabi, she cultivates soybean, jowar, wheat, and vegetables such as onion, brinjal, and red chilli. In summer, she grows leafy vegetables like spinach and coriander for household consumption. By using vermicompost and bio inputs, she has reduced cultivation costs and saves nearly โน12,000 each season.
Livestock is an important part of her farm system. With two cows and a buffalo, she earns around โน9,000 per month from milk sales, creating a steady source of income alongside agriculture.
Beyond her own farm, Erammaโs strength lies in mobilising others. Over the years, she has reached more than 1,000 women and linked 150 women farmers to loans of โน2.5 lakh through Self Help Groups. She has trained 120 women in sustainable agriculture and livestock management, supported 245 women in financial literacy, and worked with the veterinary department to assess livestock practices of 140 farmers.
Her efforts have strengthened livelihoods, improved farming practices, and increased womenโs participation in decision making.
Today, Eramma is not just a farmer but also a trusted community leader. She continues to show that with the right knowledge and support, rural women can lead change that is both sustainable and lasting.
Swayam Shikshan Prayog
14 April, 2026
