Rural Entrepreneur Padmakshi Wins the 2023 YaR Award

Padmakshi, an SHG member of CHITHRA Don Bosco, from D.S. Halli in Chitradurga Taluk, overcame personal tragedy and built a successful self-employment venture, employing four women. In 2019, she received a solar-powered roti-making machine from Magnessey awardee Harish Hande through CHITHRA Don Bosco, enabling her to produce over 500 rotis daily. She expanded her offerings to include other dishes and started distributing them across the state. She received awards from NABARD and Prajawani News Paper for her contributions to rural empowerment and entrepreneurship. Now she is the recipient of the 2023 YaR Award for her outstanding performance. Padmakshi’s story is a powerful testament to resilience and community upliftment.