CHIGURU ENTERPRISES

Established in 2005, Chiguru Enterprises represents our commitment to the economic independence of Dalit and marginalized women. What started as a small terracotta jewellery unit has grown into a multi-faceted rural enterprise...

Our Vision

To build sustainable community-owned rural enterprises that ensure dignified livelihoods, fair wages, and economic self-reliance for marginalized women.

Chiguru Enterprises focuses on:

Preserving traditional artisan crafts and skills.

Promoting eco-friendly and organic products.

Ensuring fair wages and profit-sharing among women.

Creating market linkages for rural produce.

ARTISAN CRAFT

Terracotta Jewellery & Artifacts

Handcrafted, eco-friendly terracotta jewellery and decorative artifacts. Our artisans use traditional techniques blended with contemporary designs.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Traditional Herbal Medicines

A unit dedicated to preserving indigenous medicinal knowledge, producing natural remedies, herbal soaps, and hair oils.

AGRICULTURE

Organic Neem Products

Manufacturing high-quality organic neem cake and neem oil, widely used as natural fertilisers and biopesticides by local farmers.

NUTRITION

Millet Processing Unit

Processing locally grown organic millets into ready-to-cook products, ensuring food security and better market prices for women farmers.

Awards & Recognition

2023

State Women Enterprise Excellence Award

Department of Women & Child Development, Karnataka

2019

Best Rural Innovation in Livelihoods

National Rural Livelihood Mission

2015

Outstanding Artisan Collective

Crafts Council of India