Watch this video about a day in the lives of Asha Shinde and Sana Shaikh, who lead a women’s small-scale business called Umang Mahila Udyog. Based out of Maharashtra’s Pune district, Umang produces handcrafted and knit goods, including a variety of bags, stationery, unique gift items, and furnishings. Asha and Sana outline the complementary functions they perform through the day to keep the business running smoothly, including procuring raw materials, designing products, and marketing them to consumers. The conditions that led to Asha and Sana joining Umang were quite different, but they shared a deep ambition and a tireless work ethic, which drives the organisation today. Besides their professional obligations, they manage various responsibilities outside of work. Ultimately, they hope to make Umang a household name and grow the business in a manner that enables it to sustainably support even more women in their community.
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Know more
- Learn how philanthropy can be mobilised to facilitate women’s entrepreneurship.
- Watch this video on the experiences of women entrepreneurs with disabilities.
Do more
- To support microenterpreneurs like Asha and Sana, write to umangmahilaudyog@gmail.com.
