Jyoti Naik
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Jyoti Naik, is currently the President of Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad
, an Indian women's cooperative based in Mumbai. She has been repeatedly praised for her pioneering spirit by different organizations, including The Economic Times
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Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad
Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad, popularly known as Lijjat, is an Indian women's cooperative involved in manufacturing of various fast moving consumer goods. The organization's main objective is empowerment of women by providing them employment opportunities. Started in the year 1959 with a...
, an Indian women's cooperative based in Mumbai. She has been repeatedly praised for her pioneering spirit by different organizations, including The Economic Times
The Economic Times
The Economic Times is an English-language Indian daily newspaper published by the Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd.. The Economic Times was started in 1961. It is the most popular and widely read financial daily in India, read by more than 8 lakh people...
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Recognition
- The Khadi and Village Industries Commission of India has conferred the Best Village Industry award on Lijjat Papad from the period 1998-99 to 2000-01.
- Jyoti Naik was conferred Businesswomen of the Year (2001-02) for corporate excellence by the Economic Times.
A quote
- ”Do not be afraid of working hard. Nothing is impossible. Women, especially who hail from rural areas, should aspire to join together to imitate a small-scale business of their own. They can generate fantastic results if they pool their resources and strengthen their bonds with one another.”