Pradan

“Aam ke Aam, Gutliyon ke Daam” (profits from the mangoes and profits from the kernels too), is a proverb that reminds us how value can be found in unexpected places.

In Nagri block of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh, members of Gattasilli Farmer Producer Company, an FPO facilitated by PRADAN, have transformed discarded mango kernels into a new livelihood opportunity. What was once considered waste is now being collected, processed, and linked to markets through collective action.

Around 250 farmers from 19 villages were trained in quality drying and storage practices to meet industry standards. The result: nearly 2.7 tonnes of premium-quality mango kernels have been aggregated and sold for use in cosmetics and personal care products so far, with an expected seasonal turnover of around ₹1 lakh.

The initiative highlights how Farmer Producer Organisations can unlock new income streams by strengthening local value chains, creating market linkages, and turning underutilised resources into economic opportunities for rural communities.

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Story credit: Saswati Subhadarshini
Story Map Credit: Rohit Raman