How ‘Didi Ki Rasoi' is turning rural Bihar women into local food entrepreneurs
The state government has been supporting these kitchens by offering one-time help, Rs 1.5 lakh for setting up and Rs 1 lakh for upgrades. But it's the didis (as the women are called) who handle the daily operations.They cook, serve, manage accounts, and even deal with customers directly. Some earn anywhere between Rs 5,000 to Rs 15,000 a month.Take for example the canteen at Khagaria Collectorate. Run by four women, including Rajkumari Devi, it serves over 200 plates a day.Each Didi Ki Rasoi typically offers rice, dal, sabzi, roti and pickles at pocket-friendly prices, Rs 30 for a thali. Hygiene, taste, and low cost are their winning formula.More importantly, the initiative is reshaping lives. Many of these women had never stepped out to work before. Now they're earning, making decisions, and gaining confidence.
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