Meet Mrs. Sunu Maya Chepang, a 33-year-old resident of Kalika-11, Kholagau, who has transformed her livelihood through the three-year holistic development project “One Step in the Development of Siddhi by Preserving Nature,” implemented in 2016. As an active participant, she engaged in various socio-economic empowerment activities aimed at strengthening sustainable livelihoods and community resilience.

With the support of the initiative, Sunu Maya Chepang began cultivating ginger on her own farmland. Over time, she gained practical knowledge and confidence in modern farming practices. Today, she successfully harvests her ginger and sells it directly to consumers in nearby urban markets around the Siddhi area.

Her journey reflects how awareness, skills development, and targeted support can empower rural families to move from subsistence living toward sustainable income generation and long-term economic self-reliance.