The Deep Hand Holding project supported by Wells Fargo and implimented by Industree in Karnataka is transforming the bamboo value chain by establishing two women-owned enterprises that directly engage 500 women and benefit over 4,000 community members. Rooted in the traditions of the Soligas and many other communities, the project provides training, financial security, and market access through platforms like Greenkraft.com  and Flourish.shop .  By fostering entrepreneurship,

Nestled in the temple town of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, GreenKraft’s banana value chain unit recently marked its 7th anniversary — a celebration of the women-led producer company’s journey of resilience, commitment, and courage. This milestone has transformed not only banana bark into beauty but also transformed lives, homes, and communities.

Journeying from the urban dynamism of Seoul to the industrial pulse of Tianjin, Neelam Chhiber, Co-Founder, Industree came across a...