Vidya Devi  is the leader and owner of a jute bag manufacturing unit set up under self help group by KHADI VILLAGE INDUSTRIES  BOARD  UDHAMPUR   to provide help to the women from marginalised families and encourage them to set up livelihood generating avenues.

The  SHG comprises 25 members who made only  hand made products of Jute , like  Jute bags , File covers, Pouches .The women said  that monthly group savings made them financially independent. Being, a part of the SHG, has given them a self identity