Daughter-in-law Transforms 'Notorious' Village, Mahua Pickle Boosts Women's Fortunes

• Chandravati Singh Gaud, from Tilwani village, transformed mahua's image from liquor ingredient to a popular pickle.
• Her experiment with mahua pickle became a super hit, providing a new source of income for village women.
• The self-help group sells 70-100 packets of mahua pickle monthly, generating regular income.
• Mahua pickle is made by washing, boiling, drying mahua, then adding garlic, ginger, mustard oil, and spices.
• The pickle is healthy, contains antioxidants, purifies blood, boosts immunity, and has a long shelf life.

Why It Matters: An innovative mahua pickle initiative by a daughter-in-law transformed a village's economy and empowered women.