They say that if you have the passion to do something in your heart, then no matter how many difficulties come in life, they cannot stop you from reaching your destination. This saying fits Subhashini, a woman living in small village Chatti Serka of Bishunpur block of Gumla district. When Subhashini was studying in 9th class, her father died suddenly. Due to which it seems as if a mountain of trouble has fallen on his family. Subhashini’s mother was completely devastated, Subhashini was the eldest daughter of her family and had a younger brother. But he did not lose courage and took up the responsibility of further studies and running the household. He faced these difficult circumstances bravely.
His father Vikas Bharti used to work in Vishunpur. Initially she took training for 1 week, after which she started working there and also continued her studies. After that, since 2013, she has been making pickles herself in her home. Gumla is selling by setting up shops in different areas of the district. Now she is earning Rs 40 to 50 thousand per month. She is making various types of pickles by herself, whereas at present, the most demand for her is ‘Ol Achaar’.
Husband and children also cooperate
Female pickle seller Subhashini told Local 18 that she is a resident of Chatti Serka village of Bishanpur block of Gumla district. After the sudden death of his father, he first took training in making pickles from Vikas Bharti Vishunpur to take up the responsibility of the family. After that, she started working there, so that she could take care of her house and pursue her studies along with it. Now I have completed my studies and also got married. After leaving work from Vishunpur, since 2013, I have been making and selling pickles myself. And I am living with my family in Toto Nawadih, adjacent to Gumla city. My husband and children also help in the work of making pickles.
He further told that it produces olive oil, mango, jackfruit, amla, bamboo curry, chilli, garlic, mahua etc. People like all the pickles made by me very much and people come from far away places to buy pickles from us. Even reach home. At the same time, the highest demand is for ole pickle.
Know how ol pickle is prepared
First of all, wash, peel and grate the olives, then grate the ginger and garlic also. Then add spices like celery, mangreyla etc. in the prepared grate without roasting them and then add hot oil and mix well. After which it is dried in the sun for 5 to 7 days, from which the pickle is ready.
Stalls are set up at these places
Stalls are set up in Jashpur Road Daily Market of Gumla city on Mondays and in various markets of the district on other days like Gumla market on Tuesday and Saturday, Kotam on Wednesday, Chainpur and Toto on Thursday, Kanseer on Friday and Totambi market on Sunday. Talking about the price, Ol pickle is available at Rs 220 per kg, half kg at Rs 110, 250 grams at Rs 60 and also in packets of Rs 10, 20, 30.
