A dimension within Family Food Businesses
Covers the creation and support of food-related businesses as a means of livelihood and income.
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Families in Sonbhadra envision transforming a modest sum into thriving small businesses, securing their livelihoods and investing in their children's future.

Villagers are finding creative ways to start small businesses and leverage traditional farming to secure their livelihoods and support their communities.

Even a small government grant can be the seed for a sustainable micro-enterprise, supporting family needs and children's education.

When provided with initial capital, local women's teams are ready to create products and establish their own businesses, strengthening the community economy.
I will do vegetable business and support my family.
— Subhadra Suna · Badgurjibhata, Balangir, Odisha
I will do vegetable business and support my family.
— Subhadra Suna
With this money, I will buy lentils, make fritters (vadi), and sell them in the market so that I can support my family and earn some money.
— Pushpalata Surtange · Simga, Baloda Bazar, Chhattisgarh
With that money, I will open a small 'gupchup' shop so that I can create a source of income and support my family.
— Pushpalata Surtange · Simga, Baloda Bazar, Chhattisgarh
If I get 10000 rupees, I will buy some vegetables, sell them in villages, make a profit, and support my family. And I will be able to provide for them. Directly.
— Sita Behera · Dashapalla, Nayagarh, Odisha
I will do spice business, take it to the market and sell it to support my family.
— Subhadra Suna · Badgurjibhata, Balangir, Odisha
I will run a spice business and sell the products in the market to support my family.
— Subhadra Suna · Badgurjibhata, Balangir, Odisha
I will start a small business in my village with ₹20,000, where I will set up a stall selling Nadda papad, Mulku, and tea, and support my family.
— Pushpalata Surtange · Kasdol, Baloda Bazar, Chhattisgarh
With ₹20000, I will open a small fruit shop and by selling those fruits, I will increase my source of income and support my family.
— Pushpalata Surtange · Tilda Neora, Baloda Bazar, Chhattisgarh
With that money, I will start a small business for my family, through which I can increase my income.
— Pushpalata Surtange · Bemetara, Chhattisgarh
With that money, I will open a small flour mill shop from which I can create a source of income and support my family.
— Pushpalata Surtange · Tilda Neora, Baloda Bazar, Chhattisgarh
And with ₹20000, I will start a small business so that I can increase my income and support my family.
— Pushpalata Surtange · Baloda Bazar, Chhattisgarh
If I am given 20000 rupees as initial capital, I will do a raw vegetable business with that money, grow the capital, and support my family.
— DASHARATH SINGH · Jamunkira, Sambalpur, Odisha
With 20 thousand rupees, I will start a business of Nadda papad and murukku and by selling it in my own village, I will support my household.
— Pushpalata Surtange · Simga, Baloda Bazar, Chhattisgarh
If I get money, I will open a shop and support my family.
— Prabhulal Saraf · Nandupāla, Balangir, Odisha
With this money, I will start a small business for my family, through which I can improve my financial situation and create a source of income.
— Pushpalata Surtange · Kasdol, Baloda Bazar, Chhattisgarh
If an initial capital of 20000 rupees is provided, I will open a shop and sell Bandhupuri there, and I will support my family.
— DASHARATH SINGH · Sambalpur, Odisha
If I am given 20000 rupees, I will support my family by personally going around and selling vegetables to survive.
— Sita Behera
With those ₹20000, I will start a Nadda Papad Murukku business so that I can create a source of income for my family and improve my financial situation.
— Pushpalata Surtange · Baloda Bazar, Chhattisgarh
With 15000 rupees, I will start a small business for my family so that I can have a source of income and through which I can fulfill my household needs.
— Pushpalata Surtange · Bemetara, Chhattisgarh
With ₹1, I will start the Nadda papad business so that I can increase my income and support my family.
— Pushpalata Surtange · Tilda Neora, Baloda Bazar, Chhattisgarh
If I am given an initial capital of 20000 rupees, I will use that money to start a raw vegetable business, grow the capital, and support my family.
— Kumudini Chhanchan · Bhojpur, Sambalpur, Odisha
I will run my family by doing a spice business, taking it to the market, and selling.
— Subhadra Suna · Badgurjibhata, Balangir, Odisha
I will run my family by doing a spice business, taking it to the market, and selling it.
— Subhadra Suna · Badgurjibhata, Balangir, Odisha
If you give me twenty thousand rupees, I will buy vegetables, open a stall, and run our family well.
— Jadumani Nial · Chalna, Nuapada, Odisha
If I am given an initial capital of 20000 rupees, I will do a raw vegetable business with that money, increase the capital, and run my family.
— Kumudini Chhanchan · Sambalpur, Odisha
If I am given 20000 rupees as initial capital, I will do a raw vegetable business with that money, increase the capital, and run my family.
— Kumudini Chhanchan · Bhojpur, Sambalpur, Odisha
If I am given 20,000 rupees, I will do business and support my family.
— Tumbeswar Suna
If I am given some money by the government, then I will open a small shop and support my family and earn my livelihood.
— Basanti · Nayagarh, Odisha
If I get the opportunity, I will buy a cow, milk it, and sell the milk. If I earn some money by selling it, I will support my family.
— Ulapi Sahu · Balangir, Odisha
With that money, I will start a Nadda Papad business so that I can earn an income and improve my financial situation.
— Pushpalata Surtange · Tilda Neora, Baloda Bazar, Chhattisgarh
With that money, I will start a small business for my livelihood so that I can increase my income.
— Pushpalata Surtange · Tilda Neora, Baloda Bazar, Chhattisgarh
If I get 20 thousand rupees, I will grow vegetables at home and sell them in the market to make a living.
— Vijay kanesh · Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh
I will open a vegetable shop and that will be my source of income.
— Ulapi Sahu
After I receive 20000 rupees, I will be able to run my family by doing a small business.
— Kunakanta Behera · Dashapalla, Nayagarh, Odisha
I will buy vegetables, sell them in the market, collect money, and educate my children.
— Anupama Mahanand
If I get enough money, I will do farming, and by doing farming, I will support my entire family.
— Ulapi Sahu · Balangir, Odisha
With that amount, I will stay in my village and start a small business to take care of my children and my family.
— Pushpalata Surtange · Tilda Neora, Baloda Bazar, Chhattisgarh
If I am given 20,000 rupees, I will buy oil cake and by doing business with it, I will benefit myself and support my family.
— Deepanjali Nayak
I will open a tea shop and support my family.
— Subhadra Suna · Badgurjibhata, Balangir, Odisha
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