In today’s time, self -sufficiency has not been limited to men. Women are also becoming financially empowered without crossing the threshold of the house. Especially for women from rural and town areas who are less educated or have not been able to study at all, there are many such means available from which they can earn good income from home and become a strong ally in their husband’s earnings. There are thousands of examples in India where women are not only making their own identity on their skills and hard work, but also decreasing the economic condition of the house. Let’s know some easy and beneficial tasks that can also be done by less educated or illiterate women.
1. Creating incense sticks and candles
Incense sticks and candles are used in religious and domestic functions. Its demand remains in every season. Women can make it at home and sell it in the market or at local shops. Many NGOs and government institutions also provide its training for free.
2. Papad, Pickle and Making Spices
Indian women specialize in taste and traditional recipes. Domestic -made papad, pickle and spices are sold a lot in the market. It is a more profitable business in a low investment.
3. Hand embroidery and sewing work
If a woman is used for needle-thread, she can do stitching, making blouse, or hand embroidery. This work can be started at home with sewing machine and little practice.
4. Running beauty parlor
Many women know beauty tips in a natural way. If a little training is taken, they can start a small beauty parlor from home. There is a huge demand on marriage, festivals and other occasions.
5. Making plastic and cloth bags
The demand for cloth bags has increased rapidly after plastic ban. Women can sell and sell bags by using old clothes or buying cloths in bulk. It is also good for the environment and is a low cost business.
6. Tiffin service or domestic cooking
Women who know how to cook good can start tiffin service. It is highly demanded in office going, students and people living alone.
7. Creating soap and hand wash
The work of making soap, hand wash and detergent is very beneficial for domestic use. For this, a little training and cheap raw materials are required. Many institutions provide its training for free.
8. Poultry farming or goat rearing
Women in rural areas can also earn good income from poultry or goat rearing. Many schemes and subsidies are also given by the government for this.
9. Teaching tuition to children
If a woman has studied up to 5th or 8th, she can teach young children. This will not only give him respect but can also get good income from home.
10. Sale of online products (resin Art, Rakhi, Basket)
If mobile comes to run, women can sell their goods like rakhi, decorative baskets, gift items etc. through WhatsApp or Facebook. Women are making their place in this digital world.
Government and NGOS cooperation
Government of India and State Governments are running many schemes to make women self -reliant such as:
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY): With this, women can take loans for small businesses.
Women entrepreneurship scheme
National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM): It helps rural women in self -employment. NGO/SHG (Self Help Groups): These women prepare products together in groups and reach the market.
Lack of studies is not a hindrance in self -sufficiency, just needs a little courage and right direction. Women can increase their self-esteem by working at home, give financial support to the family and create a distinct identity in the society. Today’s housewife is not limited to Chowka-Chulha, but has become a competent entrepreneur, a successful businessman and self-sufficient woman. If you are also a woman and wish to do something, then these opportunities are for you. Just start, success will kiss steps.
