Tripura entrepreneur
Rs 5.10 lakh in financial assistance transformed dried cow dung into folders, idols, and diyas for Lipi Bhowmik in Paschim Sonatala village, The Times of India reported.
Bhowmik established a manufacturing unit in Khowai district using funds from the Tripura Rural Livelihoods Mission (TRLM). Her work earned her recognition as a Lakhpati Didi, focusing on environmentally sustainable livelihood opportunities.
Products from her enterprise serve work, worship, and decorative purposes. The rural entrepreneur shapes the material into items used in offices, homes, and religious settings.
TRLM Chief Executive Officer Tarit Kanti Chakma visited the unit with senior officials. He appreciated her creativity, entrepreneurial initiative, and commitment to sustainable livelihoods.
Krishi Sakhi role
Bhowmik serves as a Krishi Sakhi and participates in the Loknath Self-Help Group. She contributes to agricultural development through her community role while managing her enterprise.
Her work brings together entrepreneurship, agriculture, and participation in a women-led community institution. Access to institutional finance and local resources helped her build an independent source of income.
Questions about Lipi Bhowmik's cow dung products and funding
What products does Lipi Bhowmik make from cow dung?
Bhowmik produces folders, idols, and diyas from processed dried cow dung for use in offices, homes, and religious settings.
How much financial assistance did she receive?
She received financial assistance totaling Rs 5.10 lakh through the Tripura Rural Livelihoods Mission to set up her venture in Paschim Sonatala village.
Which organization supported her enterprise?
The Tripura Rural Livelihoods Mission provided the financial support that helped her establish the manufacturing unit.
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