Women in a Mathura village now run their own mustard oil unit
In short
- Families in Hussaini village doubted women could run a mustard oil unit in 2023.
- Five women now manage the unit, a venture reported at Rs 14 lakh.
- The unit has recorded more than Rs 24 lakh in sales since it opened.
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The women took on leadership roles in a business that started through community collaboration. Each one has a distinct part and is building the skills to run the enterprise on her own. The source reports sales growth but gives little detail on profits or longer-term results.
From Times of India
In the picturesque Hussaini village, women have boldly stepped into leadership roles within their burgeoning mustard oil business, enjoying a remarkable boost in sales. This initiative, born from community collaboration, not only enhances their financial independence but also strengthens their social standing. Each woman plays a distinct part, acquiring critical skills and refining their decision-making abilities, with the ultimate goal of achieving full autonomy in managing their enterprise.
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In a village called Hussaini, some women started a mustard oil business. People once thought they could not run it. Now five women manage it and have sold a lot of oil. Talk about it: what is a skill you would like to learn?
