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From M.A. B.Ed. to Momos Success: Neelam Dighe Earns One Lakh a Month
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News18•08-10-2026, 14:18
From M.A. B.Ed. to Momos Success: Neelam Dighe Earns One Lakh a Month
  • •Neelam Dighe, a resident of Nigdi in Pimpri-Chinchwad, chose to start her own business after completing her education up to M.A. B.Ed. instead of pursuing a traditional job.
  • •Overcoming initial struggles and market challenges, she launched her momos venture in 2023 at Madhukar Bridge Momos Katta in Nigdi.
  • •She prepares all items herself at home, ensuring homemade taste and maintaining high quality while requiring low capital investment.
  • •Due to the great response from customers, she has expanded her menu to include potato spring rolls, French fries, and other snacks alongside momos.
  • •Through dedication and quality service, Neelam now successfully earns around one lakh rupees per month from her business.

Key Questions Answered

Neelam Dighe completed her education up to M.A. B.Ed. before choosing to start her own venture rather than pursuing a conventional job. Her momos stall, named Madhukar Bridge Momos Katta, is located in the Nigdi area of Pimpri-Chinchwad.

Neelam Dighe earns a profit of approximately one lakh rupees per month from her momos business. She launched her own food venture in the year 2023 after conducting thorough market research.

Due to the great response from customers, Neelam expanded her menu to include several items alongside momos, such as potato spring rolls, potato chat spring rolls, French fries, and French chat fries.