BHOPAL: As many as 386 women associated with 114 self-help groups in Madhya Pradesh’s Vidisha district reportedly produced around 16 lakh earthen and cow dung diyas ahead of Diwali.
According to information shared by the district administration, the diyas were made by women as part of an initiative to support local livelihoods and encourage self-employment.
The products were reportedly made available for sale through 48 centres across the district. The initiative is estimated to have generated sales worth around Rs 26 lakh.
The effort aimed to provide women associated with self-help groups with opportunities to earn through traditional products during the festive season.
It also highlighted the role of self-help groups in promoting local craftsmanship and supporting rural livelihood activities.
The figures regarding production, sales centres and estimated earnings were shared in the government information about the initiative.
