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Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad

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Indian women's worker cooperative

Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad (transl. "Women Home Industry Tasty Papad"), popularly known as Lijjat, is an Indian women's worker cooperative involved in manufacturing of various fast-moving consumer goods. The organisation's main objective is empowering women by providing them employment opportunities.2 It was founded by Jaswantiben Jamnadas Popat.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Mar 15, 1959Founded1

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Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad (transl. "Women Home Industry Tasty Papad"), popularly known as Lijjat, is an Indian women's worker cooperative involved in manufacturing of various fast-moving consumer goods. The organisation's main objective is empowering women by providing them employment opportunities.2

The story

Founded by Jaswantiben Jamnadas Popat on Mar 15, 1959, in Mumbai.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. Mar 15, 1959Founded Founded in Mumbai1

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