UP's Mirzapur Woman Turns ₹70,000 Investment Into Namkeen Business, Now Earns Up To ₹15,000 Monthly

Lucknow, October 14 - Seema Devi, a 32-year-old resident of Padaria Kalan village in Mirzapur's Patehra block, has transformed her ₹70,000 investment into a thriving namkeen business, earning up to ₹15,000 monthly. Her journey from household responsibilities to entrepreneurship began when she attended a focus group discussion organized in her village, where she learned about entrepreneurship, financial assistance, and marketing opportunities.

With the support of her husband, who worked at a motor parts shop in Delhi, and the Maa Lakshmi Self-Help Group, Seema Devi decided to launch her namkeen manufacturing venture, Vindhya Namkeen Manufacturing. She invested Rs 20,000 of her own money, while receiving a Rs 50,000 grant from the Cluster Level Federation. The enterprise now employs numerous women from the village, with Seema Devi leading the operation and coordinating with others.

Since starting the business, Seema Devi's income has grown to approximately Rs 12,000 to Rs 15,000 monthly, significantly improving her family's financial situation. With annual earnings reaching around Rs 1.5 lakh, Seema Devi plans to expand her production capacity, introduce new namkeen varieties, and bring more women into the group.

Her success story exemplifies the economic empowerment of rural women through collective effort, highlighting the opportunities created by self-help groups, financial support, and marketing assistance under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's leadership.