In the bustling lanes of Subhash nagar, Shirpur, Jayshri Ravindra Pardhi has been a familiar face for years. A hardworking pushcart vendor, she has built her livelihood selling essentials like pulses, coconuts, and other loose items to her community. This cart has always been a lifeline for her family.
Yet, despite her experience, Jayshri faced a challenge that many small vendors encounter: accuracy. Without a weighing machine, she relied on eyeballing quantities of the items she sold. While her customers trusted her, this method often led to unintentional inconsistencies and product wastage. Over time, those small losses added up, limiting her income.
That’s where Udhyam stepped in to support her business.
Jayshri was provided with a weighing machine, some proper packaging materials, and tools to make her sales more efficient. With these additions, Jayshri has been able to measure products accurately and package them neatly. And the results have been transformative.
She now reports saving 5–6 kilograms of produce every month, which previously went unaccounted for. This reduction in wastage has directly translated into an increase in her income, a meaningful difference for someone whose family depends on every rupee earned.
But beyond the numbers, Jayshri’s story is about confidence. With her new tools, she no longer worries about miscalculations or product loss. She feels equipped to serve her customers better and sustain her business with greater stability.
This intervention is one of many stories that show how small, thoughtful solutions can unlock big changes for rural women nano-entrepreneurs. With the right support, women like Jayshri can run their businesses with precision, pride, and growth.
