Farrukhabad Women Transform Fortunes: Handlooms Generate Millions in Six Years

• Women in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, are building successful businesses through Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the Livelihood Mission.
• Approximately 20 women have expanded their handloom business, selling products from Kanpur to Lucknow and achieving significant earnings.
• They produce Khadi clothes, dusters, and towels, with Khadi garments being particularly popular due to their unique properties.
• The women received 6 lakh rupees from the bank, which they invested to develop their business and continuously earn profits.
• Raw materials are sourced from Panipat and Kanpur, processed by the women, and sold with strong demand from various cities.