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Uma hails from Bodinaya Kanur in Theni district.
Since mango cultivation is common in the areas around Bodinayakanur, the woman decided to venture into a business related to mango value-added products.
A woman entrepreneur in Theni, Tamil Nadu, who earns Rs 20,000 per month by producing value-added products from mangoes, has attracted public attention on social media. Her innovative approach to utilizing local mangoes not only sparked curiosity but also inspired many aspiring entrepreneurs in the region.
Too often, entrepreneurial success is celebrated through exciting stories of people who overcame all odds and dreamed big. These stories are not only about wealth and fame, but also contain rich lessons that can guide budding entrepreneurs. Many successful entrepreneurs in India faced major setbacks before achieving success. Take the success story of Uma from Bodinayakanur in Theni district, who turned her passion for mangoes into a booming business.
Since mango cultivation is common in the areas around Bodinayakanur, the woman decided to venture into a business related to mango value-added products. Therefore, she determined to start a business and set an example for many young people.
To achieve this, she underwent training at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Agricultural Science Center in Kamazipuram, where she learned how to produce mango bars and other value-added products from mangoes, which enabled her to produce various Grow food. She uses a solar dryer on her terrace to purchase 100 to 120 kilograms of mangoes every month to produce value-added products. She now earns over Rs 20,000 a month due to high demand for these products in neighboring Kerala.
Through hard work and determination, she successfully built her business from scratch. Using local markets and social media, she slowly expanded her customer base. Today, her products are not only popular in Theni but also widely recognized in other regions.
Her unique ideas help her meet greater client expectations. This innovative concept makes her products more convenient and attractive, generates revenue, and saves costs. It also brings a competitive advantage and enhances security.
