Khushi Group S, Jawhar

Name of the group	Khushi Nagli Snack Making Women’s Group, Wanganpada
Address	Chouk, Wanganpada, Sakur P.O, Jawhar Block, Palghar Dt.
Title	Empowering Communities through Miracle Grains: Promotion of Millets for Nutritional Security and Supplementary Livelihood Opportunities for the Tribal Women of Jawhar, Palghar Dt.
Enterprise Type	Community Owned Millet Based Products Development & Marketing Recognized as a revenue generating group by the Maharashtra State Rural Livelihood Mission (MSRLM)
Community	Kokna Tribes
No. of members involved	6 women
Products offered	Ragi grains Sprouted Ragi flour Ragi papad Ragi ladoos
FSSAI License/Reg. No	21519109000678
Date of commencement	26/10/2018
Total sales till date	Rs. 3,00000/-
Business model	The local agricultural produce of the region, finger millets are processed at the community level and made into nutritious snacks by the women group which are: Sold to organic companies and consumers in the nearby cities like Mumbai, Pune and Nashik. Provided to the children of the village Anganwadis and primary schools as a healthy and nutritious snack under CSR and other govt. schemes created to address child malnutrition.
Appreciation and recognition	Tribal development department, Government of Maharashtra Tata Motors Bombay Canteen, Mumbai
Technical and Mgmt. Support	BAIF
Contact details	9623931855

Where we need help

Technical assistance:
a) Identification and procurement of appropriate small-scale machineries that can be easily operated and serviced at the village level (e.g. flaking machine, puffing machine, dryer, etc.) for processing finger millets.
b) Procurement of simple machines for packaging of finished goods.
c) Fine tuning of the business plan and market approach to increase the acceptance of the product among the masses.

Capacity building and mentoring

a) Inculcating entrepreneurial skills in community members.
b) Mentorship on areas of finance, costing, supply chain management and logistics etc.

Financial support

a) Creation of bulk storage units to ensure that the agricultural produce stored remains fresh and intact for longer periods of time.
b) Support for branding, label designing and the creation of sustainable market linkages.

Testimonials

What Our Customer Says

Amazing work by tribals
Nilima Azmi
Microsoft Foundation
Recently visited the tribal village where these craftsmen work. Was amazed at their aesthetic sense and the enthusiasm with which they work. Loved the designs they created. Wish them luck!!
John Doe
Microsoft Foundation
Intersection of Hardwork and Tradition @Baansuli
Beautiful handcrafted Bamboo jewelry
Bill Gates
Microsoft Foundation