Women's Self-Help Groups from Haldwani district produce silk rakhis before Raksha Bandhan celebrations. The organizations create these traditional items using silk materials that attract customers nationwide. Group members forward special rakhis to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and state officials. Multiple Indian cities receive orders for these handcrafted products from the Uttarakhand-based collectives. The silk rakhis demonstrate environmental sustainability while generating substantial income.
Recent sales reached fifteen thousand rupees within several days according to participating members. Kiran Joshi leads Mahila Sahayata Samuh and reports months of dedicated rakhi production strengthens financial stability. Hemchandra from the Silk Department confirms these represent the first such products manufactured domestically. The women's groups achieved over nine lakh rupees in revenue during nine months. This initiative enables female participants to achieve economic independence through traditional craft production.
Recent sales reached fifteen thousand rupees within several days according to participating members. Kiran Joshi leads Mahila Sahayata Samuh and reports months of dedicated rakhi production strengthens financial stability. Hemchandra from the Silk Department confirms these represent the first such products manufactured domestically. The women's groups achieved over nine lakh rupees in revenue during nine months. This initiative enables female participants to achieve economic independence through traditional craft production.
