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🌿 Water Collectivization for Sustainable Farming 💧 Excited to see Dainik Bhaskar Group (दैनिक भास्कर) featuring WASSANIndia’s groundwater collectivization efforts! 🚜💚 Farmers in Palyavanapalli village, Andhra Pradesh, have set a remarkable example by forming a water-sharing group, stopping new borewell construction, and improving groundwater levels. A community-led approach for a water-secure future! 🌱✨ #SustainableFarming #WaterSharing #GroundwaterRecharge #WASSAN #CollectiveAction #DainikBhaskar

🌾 Strengthening Women-Led Millet Enterprises! 🌾 As part of the new initiative 'Building capacities of rural women food entrepreneurs', WASSANIndia, in collaboration with GAME - Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship & Aspire For Her, hosted a one-day workshop on "Promoting SHG Women Millet-Based RTE Enterprises" at WASSAN's Hyderabad office on 10th March 2025. 💡 The session brought together teams from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana & Odisha, working with FPOs & rural enterprises, and was led by experts in food processing & enterprise development. 🔹 Key Highlights: ✅ Product Development & Standardization ✅ Food Safety, Packaging & FSSAI Compliance ✅ Marketing, Competition Mapping & Scaling Up ✅ Experience Sharing by Millet Entrepreneur – Nutricastle ✅ Business Model Canvas Exercise for SHG Millet Enterprises A day of learning, collaboration & action to empower rural women entrepreneurs in the millet sector! 🚀🌱 #WomenEntrepreneurs #SHGEnterprises #MilletEconomy #FoodProcessing #CapacityBuilding #RuralEntrepreneurship

🌾 @Kisan Mela 2025 – Anandpur, West Singhbhum, Jharkhand 🌿 The vibrant Kisan Mela 2025 brought together farmers, organizations, and stakeholders to celebrate Anandpur's agricultural diversity! Key themes included natural farming, livestock healthcare, draught animal power, mobile solar carts, millet cultivation, seed diversity (68 desi seeds), rainfed farming, and Integrated Farming Systems (IFS). Organizations like JSLPS, ATMA, LEADS, and BRLF actively participated, showcasing their initiatives and commitments. Key Outcomes: ✅ Formation of a Block-level Coordination Committee chaired by the BDO, with WASSANIndia, JSLPS, BAO, ATMA, Forest Dept., LEADS & other departments. ✅ A phased transition towards chemical-free farming, ensuring farmers' yield and income. ✅ Cold storage & regular livestock vaccines to be provided by JSLPS within three months, alongside strengthened poultry & livestock healthcare services led by the BDO. ✅ Saplings & seeds for plantation schemes & Didi Badi Yojana will be sourced locally, supporting a WASSAN-trained seed farmer/nursery entrepreneur. This event marks a big step towards a self-reliant, resilient, and sustainable Anandpur! 🌱✨ #KisanMela2025 #NaturalFarming #SeedDiversity #SustainableAgriculture #WASSAN #Millets #LivestockCare

🌸 Janajeevana FPO Shines at Women’s Day Celebrations in Puttaparthi! 🌸 On #InternationalWomensDay, janajeevana macs fpo proudly participated in the grand celebrations organized by DRDA at Srinivasa Kalyanamandapam, Brahmanapalli village, Puttaparthi. 🎉 Our stall featured a variety of Akkidi millets, Ready-to-Eat (RTE) products, and naturally grown vegetables, showcasing the dedication of our farmers to sustainable, chemical-free agriculture. The response was overwhelming, with visitors eager to explore our millet-based products and organic produce! 🌟 Distinguished guests, including SP Sri Ratna, District Collector Mr. Chetan, and the Hon’ble MLA, visited our stall, appreciating our efforts in empowering farmers and promoting locally grown organic food. 💡 Key Takeaways: ✅ District Collector Mr. Chetan engaged in a detailed discussion on market access for farmers and suggested: 🔹 Setting up a stall at Grievance Day meetings for better visibility and direct market linkages. 🔹 Allocating a permanent stall in government offices to provide a stable platform for our products. 🙏 A huge thank you to DRDA and all dignitaries for supporting farmer collectives! We are excited to expand our reach and bring fresh, organic produce to more communities. 🌾🌱 #WomenEmpowerment #SustainableFarming #JanajeevanaFPO #MilletsForHealth #OrganicFarming #FarmersFirst #MarketAccessForFarmers

🌸 Celebrating Women’s Empowerment through Millets! 🌸 On this #InternationalWomensDay, we proudly share "The Journey of Manyam Millet Ruchulu – Tribal Women Aspiring for Change." In Seethampeta Mandal, Parvathipuram-Manyam District, Andhra Pradesh, a group of tribal women is shaping a brighter future through millet-based entrepreneurship. At their Millet Kitchen, children from nearby villages eagerly gather to enjoy fresh and nutritious millet snacks. With support from WASSANIndia & HDFC Bank Parivartan program, they have established millet kitchens, not just reviving traditional food habits but also empowering themselves socially and economically. From catering at government events to fulfilling large-scale orders, these women showcase how determination and skill can drive meaningful change. Their journey is a powerful testament to self-sufficiency, circular economies, and the strength of women-led enterprises. 🌾💪 Read more | https://lnkd.in/g43pbUzK #WomenEmpowerment #MilletEntrepreneurs #ManyamMilletRuchulu #WomensDay2025

Celebrating Women's Empowerment on #InternationalWomenDay 2025: In honor of International Women's Day, ANIL UPPALAPATI Team has shared an inspiring story titled "Millets, Meals, and a Movement: The Story of Poshana Vanithas". WASSANIndia is proud to highlight the incredible journey of the Poshana Vanithas, a transformative initiative under the Agri-Nutrition Program. Launched in December 2024, this initiative is focused on promoting the consumption of healthy, locally-sourced food, empowering communities across Telangana, Rayalaseema, and the North Coast regions to make better nutritional choices. Through the dedication of the Poshana Vanithas, healthier food options are being embraced, contributing to the well-being of families in these regions.

"On the penultimate day of the #InternationalWomensDay celebration, an HDFC Bank Officer engaged with Millet Kitchen Groups from Boddaguda and Peddarama in Manyam district at HDFC Bank Limited, Visakhapatnam. The officer showed great interest in our initiatives, with a special focus on exploring our #MilletRecipes Book. 🍽️🌾 #WomenEntrepreneurs #MilletMagic #SustainableLiving"

Celebrating Women's Empowerment on #InternationalWomensDay! 💜✨ Our Women SHGs-RTE (Ready-to-Eat) team proudly showcased their products at UMIYA Vellociti, HDFC Bank Ltd., Bengaluru, championing the power of women-led enterprises! 🌱 🥦 Prakruthi FPO (Annamaya district) and Jana Jeevana FPO (Sri Satya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh) presented a vibrant range of organic vegetables. 🌾 Jana Jeeva FPO showcased pulses and value-added products from 20+ commodities. 🥣 The RTE groups of Varahi & Adharsha wowed visitors with their delicious millet snacks. Huge appreciation to WASSANIndia's Rayalaseema Team for their incredible support! 🙌 The event was a huge success, with enthusiastic participation from HDFC Bank Parivartan Corporate employees, celebrating and uplifting women entrepreneurs. 💪✨ #WomenLedBusiness #SHGs #Millets #Empowerment #WomensDay #SupportWomenEntrepreneurs

🌾✨ Celebrating Women's Entrepreneurship! ✨🌾 Boddaguda and Peddarama Millet Kitchen Groups from Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh, are proudly showcasing and selling their nutritious millet products at a special two-day exhibition for #InternationalWomensDay at HDFC Bank Limited, Visakhapatnam. Visitors had the opportunity to taste and appreciate the delicious millet-based products prepared by these inspiring women-led groups. 🌿🍪💪 #MilletMagic #WomenEmpowerment #InternationalWomensDay2025 #LocalToGlobal #SustainableLiving

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧-𝐋𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐚𝐦 Women Economic Empowerment Program in collaboration with our knowledge partner Aspire For Her recently embarked on a crucial diagnostic visit to Parvathipuram Manyam, Andhra Pradesh, to witness the impactful work of WASSANIndia in supporting Ready-to-Eat (RTE) enterprises. We focused on the remarkable progress of two women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs): Boddaguda and Pedarama Millet Kitchens. These SHGs are not just producing food; they're cultivating economic empowerment and redefining local markets with innovative millet-based products. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Pedarama SHG has successfully integrated into the local ecosystem, providing regular snacks to school children and operating strategic evening snack stalls. Their ability to secure large-scale catering orders, including an impressive 10,000 laddus for a temple event, is a testament to their capability and quality. 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Demonstrating strong financial acumen, the Pedarama SHG maintains meticulous accounts, ensuring transparency and accountability. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: The SHGs' commitment to professionalism is evident in their organized dress code and demeanor. They've independently developed their infrastructure, building their own cooking sheds. 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: These groups have set ambitious income targets of ₹30,000 per member monthly and have strategic plans to invest in machinery and establish their own retail outlets. 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬: The SHGs require professional training in record-keeping, assistance in opening organizational bank accounts, and support in standardizing pricing and packaging. Their innovative approach to millet-based products and local market engagement showcases the immense potential of women-led enterprises in driving rural economic development. In this IWD campaign, we're sharing stories that ignite change. These women's energy and innovation don't just demonstrate potential—they redefine it. GAME - Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship Ravi Venkatesan Madan Padaki Mekin Maheshwari Ketul Acharya Poulomi Pal Madhura DasGupta Sinha Divya Sampath Ramakrishna Potluri (Ramki) Gijivisha Khattry HDFC BANK PARIVARTAN Madhulika Joshi Samikhsya Nanda Vanya Kaushik Lisa Keshariya #WomenEmpowerment #RuralDevelopment #MilletEnterprises #SHGs #AndhraPradesh #AspireForHer #WASSANIndia #EconomicDevelopment #SustainableDevelopment #SocialImpact #HDFCBank