Impact project
Saheli Kapas
While developing our handloom initiative, we identified a key gap: access to locally produced yarn. Our cotton project aims to empower female farmers through higher income and support with organic farming practices, so we can provide full transparency, from seed to garment.
The pilot
What we did with our farmers.
- DecisionsWe gave the decision-making power in the farmer families to the female head of the household, so she could make decisions for her family and land.
- Organic growingWe supported our farmers through skills development and education to grow their cotton organically and to deal with pests organically.
- Fair priceWe paid our farmers 15% on top of the government-stipulated cotton price.
- Within 5kmOur aim is to grow, process, weave and make into garments cotton grown by the women of our community, all within 5km.
Next
“Our goal for the coming year is to establish local ginning, blowing, carding, and spinning capacity, creating a decentralised cotton ecosystem rooted in transparency, traceability, and environmental responsibility, from seed to yarn.”
Madhu Vaishnav, Founder & Director of Saheli Women
