With the support of NABARD, Gaon Gathana Samiti successfully implemented a Livelihood and Enterprise Development Programme (LEDP) on Spice Processing and Packaging in Kaitha village, under Pingala Gram Panchayat, Sukinda block, Jajpur district.
This initiative trained 90 rural women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs), providing them with:
- Free hands-on training in spice making and value addition
- Entrepreneurship development support
- Essential machinery and equipment to begin small-scale production
- Market linkage guidance for income generation
The programme focused on locally relevant spice products such as turmeric, chili powder, coriander, and blended masalas. By combining technical training with enterprise skills, the LEDP enabled participants to move beyond traditional livelihoods and build sustainable micro-enterprises from home.
As a result, many of these women have now become self-reliant entrepreneurs, contributing to their household income and inspiring others in their village. The project has not only strengthened local livelihoods but also enhanced women’s confidence, decision-making capacity, and leadership within their communities.
This LEDP model reflects Gaon Gathana Samiti’s mission to empower rural women through livelihood-based capacity building and sustainable economic opportunities.
