In 2022, she founded her own venture — Saksham Gruhudyog, where she crafts authentic traditional snacks using time-tested methods and locally sourced ingredients. Guided by experts and scientists from the Krushi Vidnyan Kendra, Nandurbar, she continually adopts new techniques to enhance quality and sustainability.
Beyond her business, Asha Tai empowers over 180 women in her village through a Bachat Gat (self-help group)

In 2022, Kiran Tai founded her own food business rooted in family recipes passed down through generations. An expert in millet-based snacks, laddus, and traditional masalas, she represents the spirit of self-reliance and learning.
From being a solo foodpreneur to now employing and mentoring women in her unit, Kiran Tai stands as a true example of the strength of rurban Bharat.

A true innovator from rurban Bharat, whose deep interest in indigenous millets inspired him to design and build his own millet processing machine. His work beautifully merges innovation with India’s traditional food wisdom.
He is the Founder of Badri Kedar Foods and is currently an incubatee at Sahyadri Farms and Digital Impact Square (a TCS Foundation initiative) — platforms that support promising rural innovators.

A dedicated farmer and foodpreneur, Mansing Valvi embodies the spirit of innovation rooted in tradition. From his farm in Sonpada, Navapur, he runs a dal processing mill that reflects both his craftsmanship and commitment to delivering the highest quality produce.

Based in the mountainous Satpuda ranges, Dilip Padvi has established his own millet processing unit driven by a deep enthusiasm for indigenous varieties of millets.
He regularly seeks guidance from experienced mentors and actively participates in training programs and workshops conducted by institutions such as the Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR) and Krushi Vidnyan Kendras (KVKs).