Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Khammam's Mahila Mart: A Model of Women's Empowerment
Imagine a special marketplace called Mahila Mart in Khammam, Telangana, where women sell their own products.
With an investment of ₹30 lakh, it is a big success.
Women from Self-Help Groups sell items like rice, clothes, and crafts.
The Mart has helped many women earn money and feel more confident.
It helps the women, the local community by providing high-quality goods and supports the Telangana government's plan to help women through a program called Indira Mahila Shakti.
The Mahila Mart in Khammam was established with an investment of ₹30 lakh.
The Mart has seen ₹18.75 lakh in direct sales in the first three months.
Over 95 SHGs supply products like rice, textiles, and crafts.
The Mart employs five women directly and provides income opportunities for many more.
The Telangana government plans to replicate the Mahila Mart model across other districts.
- Who
- Women of Khammam, SHGs, and the Telangana government.
- What
- The Mahila Mart, a women-led initiative to empower women entrepreneurs.
- When
- Established three months ago.
- Where
- Khammam, Telangana.
- Why
- To empower women through entrepreneurship and provide them with income and financial stability.
- Investment
- ₹30 lakh
- SHGs Supplying
- 95+
- Products Sold
- Rice, textiles, crafts, essentials, etc.
- Direct Sales
- ₹18.75 lakh (in 3 months)
- Daily Sales
- ₹35,000 - ₹50,000 (plus canteen revenue)
- Direct Employment
- 5 women
- Monthly Income (Bhavani)
- ₹15,000