Women’s microenterprises boost incomes and cut forest reliance in Naya Padampur
Women in Naya Padampur are operating small businesses that provide household earnings and lessen the need to harvest forest resources. A recent study shows that most participants feel confident supporting their families, despite facing cultural and financial obstacles to entrepreneurship and land ownership.
Key facts
- Microenterprises are located in Naya Padampur, a community near forest habitats.
- Previously many women collected firewood in forests that host rhinos and tigers.
- The 2022 Parbat district study surveyed women involved in microenterprises.
- Cultural norms and limited access to credit hinder women's business start‑ups.
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Why it matters
Economic empowerment reduces pressure on forests and improves household resilience.
What changed
First published from Mongabay