Chrysanthemum Show in Chandigarh:Women self-help groups earn ₹2L from diverse products

Women self-help groups under the municipal corporation showcased their entrepreneurial spirit during the three-day annual Chrysanthemum Show at the Terraced Garden in Sector 33, earning a remarkable ₹2.38 lakh. The event, which concluded on Sunday, featured a wide array of stalls set up by these groups, offering various self-made products, including perfumes, jewellery, pickles, clothes, bags, henna, incense sticks and more. With over 5,000 women registered in 550 self-help groups across the city, the programme aims to empower them through economic independence, skill development, and promotion of eco-friendly products. Municipal commissioner Amit Kumar said, “We aim to create an environment that helps women succeed economically, prevents gender-based violence, provides skill training, and ensures leadership and participation in all areas of life.