State : Haryana

District : Yamunanagar

Block : Bilaspur

Village : Milk Khas

Self Help Group : Vansh

Livelihood Activity : Soya Products

Lakhpati Didi Journey

Smt. Rekha joined SHG in June 2019. She undertook training under the PMEGP scheme facilitated by the MSME in Ambala. To further her business plans, she secured a loan of Rs. 18 lakhs from MSME in February 2022.

With the loan, Smt. Rekha established a soya product unit at her home in her village. Her unit manufactures various soya-based products such as Soya Paneer, Soya Milk, Soya Curd, Soya Lassi, Soya Biscuit, Suji Soya, Soya Protein Powder. 5 SHG members are working with alongside Smt. Rekha, contributing to both the production and distribution process.

In April 2024, Smt. Rekha extended her business by starting canteen near the old court in Bilaspur. Now her products are well-received in the local market of Bilaspur, Sadhaura, local highway dhabas and milk dairies. Now she earns approximately Rs. 50000/- per month.

Beyond her business ventures, Smt. Rekha serves as a Bank Correspondent (BC) for the Central Bank of India, facilitating banking services in her community. She is also active samooh sakhi and CRP, further her contribution to community development.