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Lijjat Papad: Women’s Cooperative Success

The document summarizes the history and organization of Lijjat Papad, a women's cooperative founded in 1959 in Mumbai, India by seven Gujarati women. It began as a small papad production business run from their building rooftops. Through quality products and reasonable prices, the business expanded rapidly. In 1962 it was named Lijjat and registered as a cooperative society in 1966. Key values include quality production, reasonable prices, and operating as a large family with mutual affection and respect between members. The cooperative structure gives equal ownership to all members referred to as "Sisters".

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Lijjat Papad: Women’s Cooperative Success

The document summarizes the history and organization of Lijjat Papad, a women's cooperative founded in 1959 in Mumbai, India by seven Gujarati women. It began as a small papad production business run from their building rooftops. Through quality products and reasonable prices, the business expanded rapidly. In 1962 it was named Lijjat and registered as a cooperative society in 1966. Key values include quality production, reasonable prices, and operating as a large family with mutual affection and respect between members. The cooperative structure gives equal ownership to all members referred to as "Sisters".

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An ISO 9001 : 2015 Certified

Recognised by Khadi & Village Industries Commission


A unique organisation of the women, by the women, for the women

Type Worker cooperative


Papads
Soaps and detergent

Industry bakery products


Masala (spices)
Flour

Founded Mumbai [Maharashtra] (March 15,


1959)

Headquarters Mumbai, India

Key people Swati Paradkar, President

Employee 42000

Lijjat Papad: History & Idea


In 1959, seven Gujarati women living in the Girgaum locality of Mumbai came together and
took over a loss-making papad venture. These seven women were:

Jaswantiben Jamnadas Popat,


Parvatiben Ramdas Thodani,

Ujamben Narandas Kundalia,

Banuben. N. Tanna,

Laguben Amritlal Gokani,

Jayaben V. Vithalani,

Diwaliben Lukka.

Lijjat Papad: Beginning

They had borrowed Rs 80 (their only seed capital) from renowned social worker Chhaganlal
Karamsi Parekh and began production from the roof of their buildings. They started with four
packets of papad and started selling them to known merchants in the locality. Through word
of mouth, their business expanded and soon, they upgraded to a cooperative system. In the
first year, their sales were Rs. 6196.

In 1962, the name Lijjat was chosen for the group, and in July 1966, Shri Mahila Griha
Udyog Lijjat Papad was registered as a society under the Societies Registration Act of 1860.

Lijjat Papad: Core Values

The Concept of Business

Their concept of business has been pretty consistent from the beginning. They had pledged to
produce quality products and sell them at a reasonable price. They also swore never to accept
any kind of donation or charity.

The Concept of Family

They do not just see themselves as a working body but rather as a large family. Familial
affection, mutual concern and respect, is encouraged among the member-sisters and the entire
organization in general.

The Concept of Devotion


The organization takes the concept of faith and devotion very seriously. The members,
employees, and well-wishers are expected to not treat the organization as a mere workplace
but as a sacred place of worship.

Lijjat Papad: Organization Structure

Lijjat Papad believes in the motto of Sarvodaya or collective ownership. All the members are
referred to as "Sisters" are co-owners in the organization. But there is a core governing
structure that helps run the organization.

Lijjat Papad: Current Office Bearers

President - Smt. Swati R. Paradkar

Vice-President - Smt. Pratibha E. Sawant

Secretary - Smt. Sharda D. Kubal

Secretary - Smt. Priyanka G. Redkar

Treasurer - Smt. Namita N. Sakpal

Treasurer - Smt. Sakshi S. Palav

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