From Housewife to Millionaire: Gonda Woman's Pickle Business Sells 25 Varieties

• Meena, a woman from Khaira village, Gonda, transformed her homemade pickle-making into a successful business.
• After her 12th grade education and marriage, she joined a self-help group to kickstart her entrepreneurial journey.
• Starting in 2022, her business now offers 20-25 varieties of pickles, including high-demand garlic and chili-ginger options.
• Her pickles, made without chemicals using vinegar and pure mustard oil, are sold at Shakti Cafe, Smart Bazaar, Vikas Bhawan, Chaupal Sagar, and Amazon.
• The venture employs 10-12 women and generates an annual income of one to one and a half lakh rupees, with full family support.

Why It Matters: A Gonda woman turned her passion for pickle-making into a thriving business, empowering other women.