Amma's Journey: From Farm to City, Tijia Bai Transforms Life with Self-Help Group

• Tijia Bai Ahirwar, an uneducated woman from Ranipura, Chhatarpur, transformed her life by joining a self-help group under the Ajeevika Mission.
• Previously confined to home and farm, she now ventures to cities, selling handmade seasonal products, boosting her income and self-confidence.
• She creates natural colors for festivals like Holi, Dussehra, and Diwali using flowers and leaves, ensuring they are safe for use.
• Her product range includes chickpea and mung bean papad, amla candy, cow dung cakes, bari (rainy season), and bel fruit sweets (summer).
• The Ajeevika Mission provided training and inspiration, enabling her to connect with people and sell products, a feat she never imagined.