During the course of improving the livelihoods of the underprivileged class i.e. indigenous and women group, various skills have been provided by MEDEP (Micro Enterprise Development Programme)/UNDP to the target group, that would ensure a way forward for income generation. By receiving entrepreneurship trainings, the so created micro entrepreneurs in various villages have been making the appropria
te utilization of the local resources and have been running their own micro businesses. With the view to market the products produced by micro entrepreneurs, Rhitu Saugat selling outlet, Lakeside has been opened in Pokhara -second largest city of Nepal, in the year 2010. Objective:
Sell and promote the products produced by micro entrepreneurs. Provide entrepreneurship training to the target group of MEDEP/UNDP. Create employment opportunities to the target group and help in poverty reduction. Facilitate for the proper usage of local resources. Functions of the sales outlet:
This sales outlet has been established partly with MEDEP's support and the rest on own investment. We suggest the entrepreneurs to design and improve the quality of the products based on the customer's preferences. We buy their products fully on cash basis so as to help them generate immediate income for their hard work. Raise voice on behalf of the entrepreneurs for providing the required trainings. Help maintain consistency in product quality, packaging and labeling. Products available in Rhitu Saugat:
Stinging nettle fiber products
H**p fiber products
Banana fiber products
Cotton products
Bamboo fiber products
Woolen products
Mixed fiber products
Other Micro - Entrepreneurs's product
