Geetikaa Kakkar is an entrepreneur based in Dehradun. She has organised 100 women from villages in and around Dehradun and Rajpur into a group which knits sweaters, pullovers, blankets, skirts, tops and dresses. Her outfit is called Gauri International. Each of the women earn around Rs 2,500 from knitting. All her products are hand made and very warm. Geetikaa says most of this money is being used for education. Prices range from Rs 100 for a cap to Rs 6,000 for a king sized blanket.

Contact: Geetikaa Kakkar,
24/5 Nemi Road, Dalanwala,
Dehradun-248001
E-mail: geetikaa20@gmail.com

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