Chhattisgarhi Flavors Make Sohadra Chandrakar a Lakhpati Didi

• Sohadra Chandrakar, from Doukidih village in Balod district, became a 'Lakhpati Didi' through the Prachi Self-Help Group.
• She and her group prepare and sell traditional Chhattisgarhi delicacies like Badi, Achar, Arsa Pakwan, Pidiya, Chithanha Laddoo, and Kari Laddoo.
• Sohadra Chandrakar earns a net income of approximately 2 lakh rupees annually from this venture.
• The 13 women of the Prachi Self-Help Group collectively manage production, packaging, and sales, contributing to their families' finances.
• Their products are sold at stalls in Raipur, Balod, and other districts, receiving good demand at local fairs and markets due to fair pricing and purity.

Why It Matters: Sohadra Chandrakar's success with traditional Chhattisgarhi foods inspires rural women towards financial independence.