Impact Story

Sushma Gautam is a married women and mother of two. She lives in Ashrafnagar village, Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. Sushma is very enthusiastic and has always had a go-getter attitude since childhood.

Once, she saw her mother weave a Dalwa to gift it to her niece for marriage. She found it interesting and decided to learn the technique of basketry. Since then she has been weaving and experimenting with the Moonj Grass products.

Sushma became a part of Dalmia Bharat Foundation's Livelihood program run by Mon Ami Foundation in Sitapur. Her skills have enhanced ever since she joined the program. She takes out time for Moonj Craft work from her daily busy schedule and successfully earns 3000-5000 each month to support her family and fulfil her wishes.