Best Women Entrepreneur Awarded By Vice-Chairman Of Telangana Legislative Council

Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad, popularly known as Lijjat, is an Indian women's cooperative involved in manufacturing of various fast moving consumer goods. The organization's main objective is empowerment of women by providing them employment opportunities. Started in the year 1959 with a seed capital of Rs. 80. Lijjat has an annual turnover of around Rs. 1600 Crores in the year 2017, with Rs. 69 Crores in exports. There is heavy demand for Lijjat Papad and other products in local market as well as abroad. It provides employment to around 43,000 (in 2017) people. Lijjat is headquartered at Mumbai and has 81 branches and 27 divisions all over India. One of the said branches is located in Malakpet, Hyderabad, Telangana state.  

Smt. Swati Paradkar has been elected as President of Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad in the year 2012-13.  She had contributed her services to the enterprise with dedication. The institute works for the upliftment of women from rural areas and provides them self-employment opportunities. During the year 2016-17 the institution received Three Prestigious Awards in recognition of the work carried on towards Welfare of women.

Smt. Swati R. Paradkar was presented the Global Economic Award for outstanding contribution to Women's Empowerment and Self-reliance by Mrs. Nora K. Terrado, Hon'ble Minister of Trade and Industry, Philippines in presence of more than 300 Distinguished Dignitaries and Delegates from 25n countries. Smt. Swati R. Paradkar was presented the 'Livelihood Facilitator of the Year Award' by Wockhardt Foundation on 20th February 2017 in recognition of contribution to Society in the field of Social Development activities.

Smt. Swati R. Paradkar was felicitated the Mahila Vikas Award by Hon'ble Prime Minister of India Shri  Narendra  Modiji  on 08th March 2017, during the Swatch Shakhty 2017 National Convention organised by the Government of India to celebrate International Women's Day 2017. The Award was given by the Ministry of Women & Child Development  for its work towards the Economic & Social Development of Women in India.

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