Odia Women's Pickle Venture Achieves E-commerce Success with Expat Support
With expat help, Odia pickle venture tastes e-commerce success
The Times Of India
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Saismita Das, a Munich-based Odia woman, has empowered 11 women from the Maa Durga Self-help Group in Pallahara, Angul district, Odisha, India, to produce and sell mango and berry pickles through e-commerce. This initiative not only reduces food waste but also provides women with a sustainable income.
- 01Saismita Das initiated a pickle-making venture to empower local women in Angul district, Odisha.
- 02The project has grown from 1.5 quintals of mango pickle production in 2024 to 7-8 quintals this year.
- 03Women involved earn between ₹5,000 to ₹6,000 each season.
- 04They plan to expand their product line to include turmeric and masala powders.
- 05The initiative aims to reduce food waste from surplus mangoes in the region.
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Saismita Das, a senior manager at PwC based in Munich, has launched a successful pickle-making venture in Pallahara sub-division, Angul district, Odisha, India, to empower local women. By involving 11 members of the Maa Durga Self-help Group, the initiative transforms surplus mangoes into pickles, addressing both food waste and economic empowerment. The women's production has significantly increased from 1.5 quintals in 2024 to 7-8 quintals this year, providing them an income of ₹5,000 to ₹6,000 per season. They have recently expanded their product offerings to include sweet berry pickles and plan to introduce turmeric and masala powders. This project not only supports local agriculture but also enhances the livelihoods of women in the community.
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This initiative provides women in Angul district with a sustainable income while reducing food waste from mangoes.
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