Goa-based Sairaj Dhond started Wakao Foods during the COVID-19 lockdown, to sell jackfruit products as an alternative form of meat. The venture has many vegan meat products such as Teriyaki Jack, Butter Jack, BBQ Jack and Jack Burger Patty.
“I have secured my son’s financial future,” says Shilpa who successfully runs her business and often gets invited by reputed educational institutions to share her inspiring story and deliver lessons on business management.
Reading reports of sub-standard food served onboard trains in India is almost everyday news. To change this, the Indian Railways is now in talks with Nestle to provide passengers with pre-packaged menu instead of the freshly cooked food that is currently being served on trains.