
Maya Ganesh Patil
Saree selling business
Soon after Maya's husband expired, owing to Covid19, her in-laws her to leave their house and seek accommodation elsewhere. With support from the UN Women's SCE programme and her SHG (Self Help Group) federation, she completed enterprise training and started a saree business with a loan of INR 50,000. Through this arrangement, she procures sarees and sells them in the village. Given her hard work and business sense, she has made a name for herself. She sells around 4-5 sarees every day with a daily sales of INR 2000 and a margin of INR 800 per day. She has set up her establishment and takes care of her immediate family members.
State : Maharashtra
Gender : Female
Sector : Textiles & Apparel