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How Mayurbhanj’s tribal women handcrafted a Rs70 lakh enterprise from sabai grass

Sabai grass craft is transforming the lives of tribal women in Mayurbhanj, Odisha. Through training, effective marketing and steady demand, women’s groups now earn an assured income from eco-friendly, handmade sabai grass products 

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