Odisha’s Green Papaya finds global market, empowering tribal women

Odisha’s Green Papaya finds global market, empowering tribal women

Dhenkanal, Mar 29: Green papaya cultivated by tribal women farmers in remote locations of Odisha's Dhenkanal now find themselves on the dining tables of London citizens. The indigenously grown Green Papaya from Odisha’s Dhenkanal district has witnessed a surge in international demand, with exports reaching London and Ireland. This remarkable transformation is driven by the tribal women of Majhisahi, whose dedication to organic farming is not onl…

Odisha’s green papaya finds global markets; tribal women setting examples of self-reliance

Dhenkanal: Green papaya (Amrut Bhanda), the indigenously grown produce in the city has experienced a big surge in international demand, with exports reaching to destinations as far as London and Ireland. Behind this drastic change in fortunes for Odisha's Dhenkanal is the women residents of the tribal hamlet Majhisahi.  Their hard work is reaping rich dividends for their families and also creating a name for their village. Under the Saptasajya P…