Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Pune Airport Opens Shop for Women's Self-Help Groups
Imagine a special shop at the Pune airport where women from local groups sell things they make.
The shop, called UMED-SAVITRI, has all sorts of items, like bags, snacks, and gifts.
The government helped set up this shop to give these women a chance to sell their goods to people from all over the world.
It's a big deal because it helps the women earn money and learn about running a business.
The women travel a long way to the airport, but they are happy to have this opportunity.
A stall, UMED-SAVITRI, was inaugurated at Pune Airport to sell products from women's SHGs.
The stall is part of the Avsar scheme by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
Products include handbags, ornaments, food items, and gift items made by SHGs.
The initiative aims to provide SHGs a platform to sell their products to an international clientele.
Women travel long distances to manage the stall, highlighting their commitment to this opportunity.
- Who
- Women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Maharashtra government officials.
- What
- The inauguration of a stall, UMED-SAVITRI, at Pune Airport, selling products made by women's SHGs.
- When
- Inaugurated on Tuesday, with sales beginning in late March.
- Where
- Pune Airport.
- Why
- To provide a platform for SHGs to sell handmade goods and promote women's economic empowerment.
Benefits
Challenges
Sales Opportunities
Benefits
Increases sales by reaching more customers at the airport.
Challenges
N/A
Skill Development
Benefits
Provides opportunities for women to learn about marketing and business.
Challenges
N/A
- Stall Name
- UMED-SAVITRI
- Location
- Pune Airport
- Products Sold
- Handbags, ornaments, food products, gift items
- Managed By
- Women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
- Supported by
- Avsar Scheme (AAI)
- Training Provided
- 20 women initially, another batch underway
- Originating SHG
- Varsubai Self Help Group