Empower Women Farmers in India

The Dal Mill or the Lentils Processing Unit set up by Seva Mandir is now in its fifth year.

Jelki one of the elderly lady of the village  who has been associated with the Dal Mill since its initiation greets us with her toothless smile and glittering eyes. As we talk to the in charge of the mill, Jelki comes close and says “faydo hai faydo”- meaning “there is profit”.

While Ramlal ( another farmer at the mill) says , “seeing the losses in agriculture, farmers were forced either to migrate or to commit suicide. Today every farmer in Kotra is pretty confident that his produce will get a fair price in the market ”

Today, 10,000 destitute farmers of south Rajasthan are connected with the Lentil processing mill.   These poor farmers, who were often cheated by the dealers  - now don’t have to sell their crops at low prices. Seva Mandir run Lentil processing unit  procure their crops in the village itself and provide them fair price by finding niche markets for their produce, hence increasing their profit share by cutting  transportation expenses and dealer commission .

It is because of your support we have been able to help increase profits of these poor farmers.  Thanks to your trust andsupport , the Dal Mill has grown over the period of time providing livelihoods to thousands  of farmers who would have otherwise exploited in the supply chain.

We look forward for your continuous support. If you travel brings you to this part of the world, please do visit us. We would love to take you to Kotra village where you have been helping  these poor farmers break the vicious circle of poverty .  For any quarries, question, doubt or just to have a word with us feel free to write to me at atul.lekhra@sevamandir.org 

Warm Regards,

Atul Lekhra and Seva Mandir Team

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