Established in 2017, Mahila Samudayik Sewa Kendra (MSSK) is a subsidiary of Mahila Samudayik Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha (MSLBS) located in Ghorahi, Dang, Province 5. The company provides additional services to members of MSLBS, focusing on enhancing social and economic growth through its microfinance programme. MSSK facilitates market linkages by connecting farmers with input suppliers, buyers, and agents across sectors like goat farming, vegetables, lentils, and poultry.

To expand its market services, MSSK is constructing a building to open vegetable and dairy outlets, offering members increased market access. Revenue from these outlets will fund technical training and capacity-building initiatives. MSLBS, the parent company, was founded in 1993 and supports over 42,000 women members across 22 service centers in Provinces 5 and 6, offering financial services primarily to women.

Facilitate Improved Access to Business Development Services (BDS), Finance and Investments

CASA partnered with MSSK, a women’s community service centre, to secure financing for a dairy plant in Ghorahi, Dang, Province 5. With CASA’s support, MSSK developed a business plan and a technical design for the dairy plant, and conducted market research to identify local milk collection points and potential suppliers. The partnership was extended in December 2022, focusing on improving food security and nutrition. CASA helped MSSK scale up Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) training, reaching over 4,000 dairy farmers. This increased milk production boosted farmers’ incomes and contributed to food security. The extension also promoted milk and dairy products as a key part of nutritional diets.

The project lasted 18 months with a total cost of £84,346. CASA’s contribution included both technical assistance (TA) and a grant. During the project, 4,000 farmers were trained.

Updated: March 2025