From Unemployed to Entrepreneur: Amethi Woman's Moonj Products Take Market by Storm

• Sumitra Devi of Amethi, once unemployed, now successfully runs the 'Samrat Self-Help Group' producing Moonj products.
• She provides employment to 10 other women, enabling them to work from home and achieve financial independence.
• The 'Moonj' products were selected under the 'One District One Product' (ODOP) scheme, giving them a platform for growth.
• The group creates various items like chairs, rugs, designer baskets, and file covers from Moonj grass, sourced from riverbanks.
• Sumitra earns significant profits, with products costing 200-500 rupees to make selling for 300-1000 rupees, and aims for larger scale with government support.

Why It Matters: Sumitra Devi's journey from unemployment to successful entrepreneurship highlights the power of self-help groups and local crafts.