Sales of Sahariya women‑made forest‑based products began at D‑Mart store in Baran district, significantly raising income

Under Mission Samarthya‑enabled Sakhi, Sahariya tribal women’s products such as coriander, chilli, turmeric, spices, pickles, amla candy, chironji and honey have gained national market recognition

Key aspects of the initiative

The initiative is run under the direction of District Collector Balmukund Asawa, Tribal Department, KVK Antha and Rajivika’s joint efforts. Chironji processing unit in Khushalpur, honey processing unit in KVK, and establishment of Gram Shri Mart at district headquarters are branding and packaging products

  • Total sales about 77 lakh rupees
  • 80 Van Dhan development centres active
  • Monthly stable market demand 72 lakh rupees

Future plans

Target to lift sales to 2 crore rupees in FY 2026‑27, with 1 crore rupees additional machinery, 10 crore rupees concessional loan for 217 self‑help groups, and 8 crore rupees assistance to make 957 women lakh‑pati diadi