Jharkhand women turn Rs 2 savings into Rs 6 lakh ragi collective

 Kunwari Barwa’s initiatives began with a self-help group where women saved small amounts of money together. As the group expanded, they formed a farmer producer organisation focused on ragi cultivation and product sales. The collective now boasts 1,501 members and generates monthly sales of Rs 6 lakh to Rs 7 lakh. Women involved gain employment opportunities and experience market exposure through fairs and exhibitions beyond their village. Kunwari Barwa’s initiatives began with a self-help group where women saved small amounts of money together. As the group expanded, they formed a farmer producer organisation focused on ragi cultivation and product sales. The collective now boasts 1,501 members and generates monthly sales of Rs 6 lakh to Rs 7 lakh. Women involved gain employment opportunities and experience market exposure through fairs and exhibitions beyond their village.