Introduction
Sasikumar Dina is a very clever and energetic creative woman. She has three children. She started her business in 2019. Although her husband worked in the marine industry, he has also engaged himself in this craft business as her partner. Through 10 days of training, she gained knowledge about the production of coconut shell type of products. During his training period, she had a keen interest in it. and While making things in training, she got many new ideas to create new innovative products.
The Pradeshiya Sabha is increasingly encouraging her and providing all assistance. She avoids plastic products and instead produces eco-friendly products. Over time, customers also gave many suggestions for new products. With the help of government funds, the Department of Industries provided many assistants for marketing, machinery, and tools through the district secretary.
Marketing and extent of her business
For the first time, she got the New Year market opportunity to market their products by the arrangement of DS. It was then that she began to realize the demand and value of her production. Foreign contacts began to increase day by day as did domestic market opportunities. What started as a hobby and part-time business has now grown to the point where he earns his entire family’s income.
Challenges and future
Covid.19, lack of places and tools, and despite some social problems, she continues to do her work with huge involvement. Even though many dismiss it as a difficult profession, he works tirelessly without giving up.Her future aim is to further improve her business and build it into a big company and give jobs to many women. Although initially it have an income of 1000 rupees, now it is possible to earn many times the income by her.
