Bilaspur. Yashoda Kaivart, a resident of village Kormi in Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh, has today become a living example of women becoming self-reliant. Waking up every day at 3 in the morning to prepare idlis, then selling idlis on the streets of the city on a bicycle and then working as a mason, she is doing all this with only one purpose, to give good education and a better future to her son. Despite limited resources, Yashoda’s hard work, courage and self-confidence make her different from others. Yashoda Kaivart tells Local 18 that her day starts at 3 in the morning. She does all the work of making idli at home, in which her two sisters also help. Idli and chutney are ready by morning so that they can be sent out for sale on time.
mason’s work after selling idli
Yashoda does not rest after selling idlis. After 10 in the morning she leaves for work as a mason. Despite the hard work of the day, there is more satisfaction on his face than fatigue because his family is happy with his earnings and his son’s future is secure.
Every struggle is acceptable for son’s education
Yashoda says, ‘I am doing all this for my son. I have only one son. I want him to get a good education and become a good person, so I work hard so that my child can live and study well.
People’s love gives courage
Yashoda said that sometimes she feels scared while going out to sell idlis on a bicycle that she might fall down, but the love and support of the people gives her the courage to move forward. This is the reason why today she is able to sell idlis from door to door without any hesitation.
More Idlis at lower prices
Yashoda sells idli at a lower price than the market. While in the market you get 2 to 3 idlis for ₹20, Yashoda offers 5 idlis and chutney for ₹20. This is the reason why their customers are increasing rapidly.
Campaigns by making noise through speaker
Yashoda adopts a unique method to increase the sales of Idli. She carries a speaker with her, in which the recorded voice of ‘Take Idli, Take Idli’ keeps playing throughout the day. This attracts people’s attention and sales also increase.
Yashoda became an inspiration for women
Yashoda says that every woman should work as per her own wish. Whatever work seems right, you should start it and take your own responsibility. She advises women interested in this work to first learn to make idli, then gradually buy the ingredients, prepare the shed and utensils and in a few days customers will start coming automatically.
Story from struggle to success
Yashoda Kaivart’s story is not just about selling idlis but also the story of self-respect, hard work and mother’s struggle. Today she is proving that if the intentions are strong, no work is small and every woman can build her family and future on her own.
