Women Entrepreneurship Promotion – Lacchuar, Jamui (2020)

Program Overview

The women’s entrepreneurship initiative in Lacchuar, Jamui was launched to strengthen income generation opportunities for rural women and enhance their active participation in local economic activities. Recognizing the creativity, skills, and resilience of women in the region, the program supported them in developing small, home-based enterprises using locally available resources and culturally rooted practices.

Women across Jamui engaged in a diverse range of entrepreneurial activities—making agarbatti, preparing khakra (which gained popularity even outside India), and crafting diyas and decorative statues from cow dung. These activities not only showcased their craftsmanship but also opened new avenues for consistent income generation.

The initiative enabled women to supplement household earnings, gain financial independence, and build confidence in their ability to participate meaningfully in the local economy. By nurturing their skills and connecting them with income opportunities, the program laid the foundation for long-term empowerment and sustainable women-led microenterprises.