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How a Husband-Wife Duo Built a Thriving Chowmein Business with JEEVIKA Loan
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News18•13-10-2026, 17:00
How a Husband-Wife Duo Built a Thriving Chowmein Business with JEEVIKA Loan
- •Poonam Kumari and Santosh Rai started a chowmein manufacturing business in their village after learning the trade in Bengal.
- •They secured a loan of Rs 80,000 from JEEVIKA to fund their enterprise and overcome financial hurdles.
- •The factory produces 10 quintals of chowmein daily, which is successfully sold under their own brand across the Saran district.
- •The business currently employs the couple and four other local people, providing livelihood opportunities.
- •They plan to expand production with further government assistance to meet high market demand and employ more people.
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After Santosh Rai learned chowmein production from his elder brother in Bengal, his wife Poonam suggested starting their own business. They secured an 80,000-rupee loan from JEEVIKA to launch their enterprise.
The factory produces 10 quintals of chowmein daily. The products are sold under their own brand across all markets in the Saran district without any distribution difficulties.
The enterprise currently provides employment to six people in total. This workforce includes the founding couple, Poonam Kumari and Santosh Rai, along with four other individuals.
