Page 14 - EDII Report 126

• SHG Women Members Register Record Sale of Millet-Based Products

In Rayagada, Women of Self-Help groups in Kashipur village prepared and sold delicious
varieties made out of of Millet (Mandia). Health benefits of millet based food products
are becoming popular and people’s preferences are getting inclined towards these
healthy products. Women of Odisha are receiving various government incentives also
for popularising and dealing in millet-based products. Varieties of cakes, sweets and
snacks, are being made by women SHG members and sold in Kashipur hut. Till 31st May
2024, women had put 6 stalls and had done business worth Rs. 17400.

• Training in Packaging Millet-Based Products to Enhance Business Prospects

In Raipur, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, A three-day training on product packaging support
and branding was imparted under the Project RISE in Gram Panchayat Soda Saroli of
Raipur development block of the district.

28 women, who had previously received technology-based entrepreneurship
development training were trained in the finer nuances of attractive and better
packaging of millet-based products such as cookies, laddus and different kinds of snacks
and sweetmeats.

Master Trainer Rakesh Kumar Nagpal elaborated that the program specifically covered
techniques for better packaging of products. The participants also gained valuable
insights on product branding and extending shelf life. The participants are also being
handheld in setting up full-fledged enterprises.

Obituary :

EDII condoles the demise of
Prof. D.D. Trivedi,
who was formerly associated with EDII as
Distinguished Visiting Faculty.
Prof. Trivedi was acclaimed for his insights in
the fields of Financial Management and
Corporate Strategy. EDII grieves his demise
and prays for his soul to rest in peace.

14