FWF
Micro-Enterprise

Community Agarbatti Unit

A women-led micro-enterprise that turns raw materials into premium incense sticks & dhoop cones — creating sustainable household income right at home.

120+
Women Trained
₹4,500
Avg Monthly Income
12
Active Units
100%
Self-Sustaining
About This Project

The FWF Agarbatti Unit programme establishes small community production units where women manufacture hand-rolled agarbatti (incense sticks) and dhoop cones using raw bamboo sticks, charcoal powder, natural fragrance oils, and binding agents. Each unit typically employs 8–12 women who work flexible hours from their homes or a shared community space.

FWF provides raw material linkage, quality training, packaging design, and off-take marketing support — connecting units directly to religious stores, wholesale buyers, and e-commerce platforms.

What You Get
  • 30-day hands-on agarbatti manufacturing training
  • Raw material sourcing connections at wholesale rates
  • Packaging & brand design support
  • Quality standards & grading certification
  • Market linkage — local mandis, wholesalers & online
  • Microloan referral for machine/raw material capital
  • FWF skill certificate recognised by MSME & skill councils
  • Ongoing mentorship & community group support
Measured Impact

Numbers from active agarbatti units across our programme districts.

👩
120+
Women trained & earning
🏭
12
Active production units
💰
₹4,500
Average monthly income
📦
50K+
Packets sold (2024–25)
🌱
100%
Natural & eco-friendly inputs
Project Journey

From training to a self-sustaining income in 90 days.

Week 1–2 — Induction & Raw Material Familiarisation

Introduction to bamboo sticks, charcoal powder, fragrance oils, binders, and safety practices.

Week 2–4 — Production Training

Machine and hand-rolling techniques, moisture management, drying, fragrance coating, and quality checks.

Week 4–5 — Packaging & Branding

Product grading, packet design, labelling, and pricing strategy for different market channels.

Month 2–3 — Market Linkage & First Sales

FWF connects the unit to local wholesale buyers, religious institutions, and assisted e-commerce listing.

Support This Project

Your donation funds raw materials, packaging, and machine access for one woman for a full month.

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