AREA (Antony’s Rural Entrepreneurial Activities)

• Mrs. N. Shanthi, Convenor

Members

• Mr S. Manuneethi Cholan, Extension Advisor

• Mrs. Kandresia Michaeline, Consultant

• Mrs. J. Rohini, Co-convenor

• Mrs. I. Suganya Vinnarasi

• Dr. N. Megalai

AREA, the Extension Wing of St. Antony’s College, was founded in November 2021 with a primary mission to uplift rural women and elevate their socio- economic status through entrepreneurial endeavors.

Coordinator’s role and responsibilities are to

• i. Conduct household surveys in the adopted village to assess the specific needs of women.

• ii. Organize tailored training programs aligned with their requirements.

• iii. Empower them to achieve economic independence through Entrepreneurial Activities.

• iv. Facilitate various entrepreneurial ventures that enable income generation.

• v. Host awareness programs on social responsibilities.

• vi. Raise awareness among women about pertinent social issues.

• vii. Coordinate training sessions in areas such as Mushroom Cultivation and homemade products to equip them with self-employment skills.