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Belagavi Zilla Parishad Empowers 2,000 Women With Shavige Branding

The objective of this scheme is that at least one woman from every family should take advantage of it to start self-employment and live independently.

Belagavi: Rahul Shinde, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Belagavi Zilla Panchayat in Karnataka, has given a brand name to shavige (a type of rice vermicelli dish), which is produced in large amounts in the rural areas of the district. The sale of shavige in packets under the title 'Belagai Sanjeevini Shavige' has given new hope to women producers, eyeing a good income.

The innovative step taken a couple of months ago aims to provide a good marketing system to shavige producers. Under the department of skill development, entrepreneurship

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