Aligarh Woman's Digital Lock Venture Thrives Globally, Inspired by PM Modi

• Inspired by PM Modi's COVID-era initiative, Neelum Singh and her software engineer husband started a digital lock manufacturing unit in Aligarh.
• The venture received ₹10 lakh assistance, including a ₹2.5 lakh subsidy, under the Uttar Pradesh Yogi government's One District One Product (ODOP) scheme.
• The unit now produces digital locks that are exported both domestically and internationally, a testament to the 'Make in India' vision.
• Starting with 4-5 people, the workforce has expanded to 20-25, providing employment to educated engineers in Aligarh.
• Employees express pride and satisfaction in manufacturing advanced digital locks locally, earning better salaries than with traditional locks.

Why It Matters: Aligarh entrepreneur's digital lock unit, backed by ODOP, achieves global success and creates local jobs.