The Aishwarya AmritaSREE SHG functions in the village of Thottapilli in Purakad Panchayat. The group’s source of income is making and selling snacks. Out of 30 members, seven have been trained in preparing different kinds of snacks such as chips, mixtures, unniyappam and murukku. The group members sell their produce in shops and door to […]

The Amriteshwari AmritaSREE SHG started in 2008 with 12 members. Members collect coconuts from neighbouring areas, dehusk them and then sell them to individuals and grocery shops. The turnover is about six lakhs per month. Now the business makes Rs. 50,000 net profit per month.

Tea is bought wholesale from factories. During the tea season, the central AmritaSREE office purchases around 5,000 kilos of tea at wholesale prices. This is distributed to various clusters and attractively repacked. The packing and sale of tea powder provides a livelihood to many women.