Rathnamma A.V., a home-maker and a member of Women’s Farmer Producer Organisation from Kolar’s Srinivaspur taluk, started a small mango pickle-making unit in 2017 with 10 members producing 50 kg of pickle a month. Today, she has a 50-person team and produces 2,000 kg of pickle a month.
Rathnamma A.V., a homemaker from Srinivaspur taluk, initiated her journey by producing mango pickles, joining a Women’s Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) to enhance her skills and market reach. Her venture exemplifies the growing trend of women-led businesses in the region, particularly in the mango processing industry. A study indicates that mango pickle units in Kolar exhibit a Benefit-Cost ratio of 1.87 and an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 21%, highlighting the financial viability of such enterprises ResearchGate.
The success of these women entrepreneurs is further supported by local initiatives and organizations, fostering a conducive environment for small-scale food processing businesses to flourish in Kolar.
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