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Jhumkee Iyengar and her daughter Mitul, who is currently involved with the venture. Pic: Ohrna Enterprise

This IITian trains unskilled women to handcraft eco-friendly products; sells across the world

Jhumkee Iyengar’s Ohrna trains unskilled homebound women for free to make home décor products and accessories combining jute and Kantha embroidery. Set up in 2018, the Pune-based sustainable enterprise has empowered over 100 rural women 

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