Lucky lock opened after joining 'Bihaan', village woman earns lakhs from Namkeen

The lucky lock opened after she joined Bihaan Yojana, village woman earned lakhs by selling namkeen. Last Updated: October 24, 2025, 00:29 IST Raipur News: The price of a packet of rice crisps and papad is Rs 10. While the price of groundnut namkeen, corn mix, poha peas and peas is per kg. Raipur. If hard work, dedication and skill come together, village women can also realize their dream of big business. A living example of this is Doleshwari Sahu from Sakti district of Chhattisgarh, who has taken the Namkeen business to new heights with the help of her skills. This journey of Doleshwari inspires that the path to self-reliance can come not only from a big city but also from the soil of small villages. Doleshwari Sahu has been associated with the women’s group under the Bihan scheme since 2019. There are a total of 10 women in her group, but Doleshwari’s journey to making namkeen started even before that. She tells Local 18 that even before joining the group, she used to make namkeen and rice chips on her own, but after joining Bihan Yojana, she got opportunities to better package the product, deliver it to the market and sell it in exhibitions. This change changed both the direction and condition of his business. With traditional taste and homemade purity, the namkeen items made by Doleshwari include rice chips, mix, peanuts, chana dal, green peas, corn poha mix and sev. He also kept the prices of these products very moderate. Rice crisps and fritters are available at Rs 10 per packet, while mix, groundnut, green peas and corn poha mix are available at Rs 200 per kg. The specialty of their namkeen is the traditional taste and homemade purity, which the diners order again and again. Demand for namkeen in the market: The demand for these products is constantly increasing in the market. Doleshwari says that the demand for her products is huge in cities like Bastar, Bilaspur and Raigarh. In Raigarh he sold more than one lakh rupees in a fair, while in Bastar he sold 90 thousand rupees and in Bilaspur he sold 50 thousand rupees. These success experiences not only boosted her confidence but also inspired other women in the group. Income of 20 thousand rupees every month: Doleshwari earns an income of 20 thousand rupees and more every month. This income not only improved the economic condition of her family but also became an inspiration to other women in her group. She says that the Bihaan scheme not only gave her financial benefits but also gave her the confidence to become self-reliant. Today, Doleshwari Sahu has become an example of women empowerment in Sakti district. He proved that if there is dedication and hard work, even a job that starts from a small level can reach a big place. This salty journey of hers is not only a symbol of taste but also presents a powerful image of women’s economic independence and self-reliant India. About the Author Rahul Singh Rahul Singh has been active in the world of news for the past 10 years. Worked with many agencies in the journey from TV to digital media. The networks have been connected to 18 groups in the last four years. Rahul Singh has been active in the world of news for the past 10 years. Worked with many agencies in the journey from TV to digital media. The networks have been connected to 18 groups in the last four years. Location: Sakti, Janjgir-Champa, Chhattisgarh First Published: October 24, 2025, 00:29 IST homechhattisgarh Luck lock opened after joining ‘Bihaan’ village woman earned lakhs from namkeen.