Startup

In 2020, assistant professor Sonia Dahiya built a thriving mushroom farming business, ‘Doctor Dahiya Mushroom Farm’. Combining her biotechnology background with a passion for community empowerment, she established a high-tech farm that produces 10 tonnes monthly while empowering rural women with steady incomes and new opportunities.

IIT graduates Abhishek Negi, Aditya Singh, and Uttam Kumar launched ‘Eggoz’ to bring fresh, chemical-free eggs to Indian households. With six lakh eggs sold daily and Rs 100 crore in revenue, here’s how they’re organising the egg industry.

At 34, Neeta walked out of an abusive marriage with her three children and no certainty about the future. What did she have? Determination. Today, she has built a transport business from scratch, proving that courage can rewrite destiny.

'ScrapJi', a startup founded by two friends from Thane, is streamlining waste collection and recycling 10 tonnes of scrap monthly. With a vision for a trash-free India by 2030, they are combining technology with traditional scrap collection to create a sustainable, scalable model.

From a childhood love for flowers to a nationwide business, this Manipur entrepreneur turned her passion into a Rs 2 lakh/month venture. Despite challenges, her floral brand is flourishing — empowering women and redefining creativity.

Jodhpur’s Amit Soni, tasked by PUSA to create millet-based confectioneries, crafted an innovative chocolate truffle cake using pearl millet. To his astonishment, the cake was cut by PM Modi in a high-profile event. This unexpected turn of events catapulted Amit into the national spotlight, highlighting his dedication to healthier, millet-based baking.

Vandana Mehta struggled to find a healthy snack for her toddler daughter. So, she started Chocolat Corner, which has now broadened its range to millet snacks.

From goat rearing to tailoring, these women have brilliant ideas. All they need is an investment for their dreams to scale. Donate Rs 500 or more to help create the entrepreneurs of tomorrow.

Poonam Sharma transformed adversity into triumph after her husband’s job loss led to her children being expelled from school. Starting with stitching, her journey saw her pioneer millet-based foods and become an acclaimed entrepreneur. Today, with over 100 products and an international reach, she walks with her head held high.

What if your morning coffee could help replace plastic? Rhea Kothari and Rishika Reddy have found a way to turn everyday waste — like coffee grounds and mushrooms — into eco-friendly packaging. With over 280 partnerships, their journey is a testament to how small ideas can spark big environmental change.