Women Entrepreneurs Rise with Millet-Based Bakery Model

 

A millet-based bakery initiative in Raipur is creating new livelihood opportunities by empowering nearly 200 women through training and enterprise development.

The programme focuses on teaching women, particularly those from self-help groups, how to prepare a variety of bakery products using millets. These include items like biscuits, cakes, and other snacks that are both nutritious and in demand. Over time, participants have expanded their product range, showing growing skills and confidence.

By encouraging value addition, the initiative helps women move beyond traditional roles and earn a stable income. They are also guided in areas such as packaging, branding, and selling their products, which allows them to reach local markets more effectively.

Millets are at the heart of this effort due to their health benefits and ability to grow in challenging conditions. Their use not only supports better nutrition but also promotes sustainable farming practices.

The initiative has improved incomes and strengthened the confidence of women involved, while also contributing to the local economy. It shows how skill development and the use of traditional grains can create meaningful and lasting change in rural communities.

 

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