**Lucknow Woman Empowers Rural Women Through ‘Moringa Army’; Gains PM Modi’s Appreciation**
*Lucknow, October 12:* Inspired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s vision, Dr. Kamini Singh, a resident of Lucknow, has achieved a remarkable feat that has caught the attention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. By creating the ‘Moringa Army,’ she has empowered women farmers across Uttar Pradesh, fostering self-reliance and injecting fresh energy into the rural economy.
Dr. Kamini Singh pioneered a unique initiative by bringing together over a thousand women farmers under a Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO). She motivated these women to cultivate moringa, also known locally as Sahjan, and ensured market access through the promotion of value-added moringa-based products.
Today, the majority of FPO members are women who manage not only cultivation but also processing and packaging. Thanks to their relentless efforts, they are producing more than a dozen moringa products under the brand name *Doctor Moringa*. These include moringa powder, tablets, tea, handmade soaps, seed oil, biscuits, and the widely popular moringa laddoo.
Their products are available both in offline markets and are witnessing strong demand across various online platforms, expanding their reach significantly.
The entire project operates under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme. With this support, the FPO has established a primary processing unit where moringa leaves, seeds, and bark are transformed into high-quality products. This initiative has generated local employment and resulted in a multiple-fold increase in the income of rural women.
Impressed by her success, Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited Dr. Kamini Singh to Delhi, where he personally met her and learned about the nuances of moringa cultivation and the success of the ‘Moringa Army.’
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, sustained efforts continue across the state to empower daughters from economically weaker families to become self-reliant. The ‘Moringa Army’ stands as a shining example of this vision.
Today, these women not only earn their own livelihoods but also create employment opportunities for others by imparting training and skills, thereby contributing to the socio-economic development of rural Uttar Pradesh.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/uttar-pradesh/up-woman-forms-moringa-army-inspired-by-cm-yogi-catches-pm-modis-attention
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