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Empowerment through Lijjat Papad: A women's cooperative transforming lives in India

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Empowerment through Lijjat Papad: A women's cooperative transforming lives in India

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  • Lijjat Papad started in 1959 by seven housewives in Mumbai, now boasts over 45,000 women members.
  • The cooperative has an impressive annual turnover of 16 billion rupees (approximately $186 million).
  • Women work from home, producing various items, with poppadoms being their most popular product.
  • Many women, like Lakshmi, have transformed their lives and achieved financial independence through the cooperative.
  • The cooperative emphasizes equality and shared ownership among its members, contributing to its success.

For more information, visit the original article at BBC News.

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