In a metropolis like Delhi where fast food is prevalent, a woman gave a new identity to Indian products. Vandana ji not only chose a different path in the field of food processing, but also opened the door of employment for many women.
As the director of Veervai Jalaram and Sahayata Samuh, Vandana ji is today giving a modern look to traditional tastes, from rose sherbet to millets products. Her handmade indigenous products like mango panna, paan sherbet and sattu are making a new place in the hearts of people. Let us know how she wrote a new story of success by giving a new look to traditional tastes.
Introduction of Vandana ji
Vandana ji, who teaches in a school in Delhi, has started a successful business along with her teaching journey. Her hard work and dedication not only made her a great teacher but also led her to become a business woman. Currently, 10 women are associated with her, who are working in her group. For the last 7-8 years, she has been active in the field of food processing and she saw that many women wanted to do something new apart from household chores.
Taking this thought forward, Vandana ji joined these women with her, so that together they can hone their skills and become self-reliant. Her story not only inspires, but also shows how a teacher can bring positive change in the society by sharing her knowledge and experience.
How did she start business
Vandana ji tells that she first received training from Krishi Vigyan Kendra and then Khadi Gramodyog. Gradually, she added other women and got them trained too. Along with being a teacher, she has been manufacturing and selling various food processing products for the last 6-7 years.
She believes that the desire to do something for the society inspired her to start this work. Vandana ji’s goal is to do something better not only for herself but also for others, so that they can all move forward together and become self-reliant.
What products does she produce? (Production of products)
Vandana ji’s products are completely natural. She uses sugar candy in sweet products and rock salt in namkeen. Her major products include rose sherbet, paan sherbet, barley sherbet, barley sattu, gram sattu, wheat porridge, bitter gourd pickle, amla chutney, date laddu and products made from various millets.
All these products are carefully manufactured according to high standards of food processing, so that they are not only tasty but also beneficial for health. Vandana ji aims to make people enjoy natural and healthy food, so that they can stay healthy and improve their lifestyle.
In particular, her Paan Sharbat is very tasty, in which all the ingredients of Paan including Gulkand, cardamom, Paan leaf are used. It is very good to drink in summer. Which retains the natural taste of Paan.
Farmers’ support and networking
Vandana ji directly contacts the farmers and buys raw material, so that the farmers can get a fair price. This process not only improves the economic condition of the farmers, but they also get the right price for their products.
Sharing an interesting anecdote, she tells that she met a Mehndi producing farmer from Madhya Pradesh in the Krishi Mela organized at Pragati Maidan in Delhi. With his inspiration, Vandana ji also started a small business of Mehndi. This experience tells her how new opportunities can be created with the right connections and motivation.
An example of women empowerment
Vandana ji’s story has become an inspiration for other women. She gives the example of a physically disabled woman, whom she helped to take crochet work to a commercial level.
This woman not only changed her life with her hard work and dedication, but also set an example for others. Vandana ji believes that every woman has the ability to do something special, and with the right guidance and support, they can make their mark. Her effort is to make more women self-reliant and realize their dreams.
Market challenges and quality
Keeping in mind the government standards in her products, Vandana ji does not use any kind of chemical substances. It is really difficult to survive among the chemical products available in the market, but she is facing these challenges through organic methods. There should be no compromise on quality in food processing.
She believes that there should be no compromise on quality. Vandana ji is fully committed to giving healthy and natural products to her customers, and with this thought in mind she is taking her business forward. In this way, she is not only maintaining her quality but also creating a healthy market.
Her message to womenÂ
Vandana believes that women are as powerful as the nine Durgas. No matter their age—whether they are 18 or 60—if they have the desire to do something new, they can succeed in any field like farming, food processing or sewing.
Her message is that any challenge can be faced with confidence and hard work. Vandana inspires all women to move forward to fulfill their dreams and help bring positive change in the society.
Conclusion
Vandana’s story teaches us that any dream can be made true with hard work, dedication and courage. She not only brought change in her life but also became a source of inspiration for other women. Her efforts show that women can succeed in any field.
Her passion for food processing and direct connection with farmers makes her a strong businesswoman. This journey of Vandana ji reminds us that with the right guidance and support, we can all together create a strong and self-reliant society.
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