The people of Gaya are extremely down-to-earth and very welcoming. Amongst them are a bunch of women workers, who through Samoolam’sinitiative not only gain strength, knowledge and income but also self-dependence and freedom. Samoolam has grown up from a three-member to an eighty-member organization in two years where each member within the organization is working towards achieving a common vision and exploring their hidden skills. They women usually work out of their homes and come to the craft-centre twice or thrice every week to discuss the progress of work. Usha, the founder of the organization travels extensively to market these products. In her absence, her brother Baijnath and cousin Manik take care of all the activity at the centre. Ruby Devi, a very enterprising and fine crochet artisan, has taken the lead and become the manager of the Gaya chapter.
