The six women of Tatsam Foods, in Karla panchayat, Pune, had the intention to have a flourishing food business but lacked the knowledge and experience to establish it. But, Hand in Hand India’s entry completely changed this narrative. Inputs on financial & digital literacy, business development and market scoping ensued, enabling the group to have a deeper understanding of businesses. Soon, the machine to produce Khova/cottage cheese/other milk-based products arrived at Tatsam Foods, with major contributions from the women and supported by Hand in Hand India. Now, Tatsum Foods sell 70 kg cottage cheese on a daily basis to the retailers in Pune city, profiting around 20% (INR 1.17 lakhs per month). Milk vendors and farmers earning good value for their milk at Tatsam Foods is one of the significant outcomes of this successful business. This project, funded by Belstar Microfinance, gained further traction when Ms. Deepali Phulavale (Head-Karla Panchayat) offered to promote Tatsum Foods’ products in local markets to strengthen the business run by these successful women entrepreneurs.
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