Mannonati Mahila Kisan Producer Company Limited

Mannonati Mahila Kisan Producer Company Limited is a bit different because we are focused on the women farmers here in Sangrampur. We are based in the Gola block, and we usually meet at Barju Mahto’s place. It’s a local effort where the women of the village come together to manage their crops and their business. In Sangrampur, women have always done a lot of the work in the fields, but often they didn't have much of a say in the business side. So, we started this company to give us a way to handle things ourselves. We grow different kinds of produce and we try to learn better ways to farm without spending too much money. It is a very humble operation. We sit in a circle and talk about what seeds we need and where we can sell our vegetables. There is a lot of chatter and sometimes we don't agree on everything, but we are all neighbors and friends. Being in Gola, we are surrounded by hills and fields, and it’s a beautiful place to work even if it is tiring. We don't have any fancy mission statements. We just want to make sure the mahila kisans, the lady farmers, are getting a fair price and that our families are well-fed. It is just simple village life and the hard work of women trying to improve their lot in life through farming.