rural employment

HERB HEAVEN, led by the Mir family in Pampore, Kashmir, is taking the region’s prized saffron to the world. By blending tradition with modern methods, they empower local women artisans, providing stable jobs and preserving Kashmir’s cultural heritage through sustainable farming and quality products.

Homemaker, mother and bamboo artist, Namita Namdev Bhurkood of Maharashtra's Tetwali village has trained 57 tribal women in making Diwali kandils that have a demand in the UK and US too.

The incredible story of BVG Group founder Hanmantrao Gaikwad, who has a presence in across 850 companies under a number of services, but started his journey to provide livelihood across rural India

In 2015, Delhi-based Pooja Kanth started an online platform named 'Pooja Ki Potli', which sells handmade Macrame art made from jute, wooden handicrafts and more.

With the purpose of training underprivileged members of scheduled tribes in driving skills, it aims to boost their employability and provide equal opportunities.

Ashutosh Niranjan, a District Magistrate in UP has successfully created 47,000 rural jobs in a single day under the MNNREGA scheme.