Anisten Foods

My name is Uttara Chaudhari and I’m the owner and operator of Anisten Foods, a Chocolate (Confectionery) Manufacturing. My Company is located in (Grape City) MIDC Area, Ambad, Nashik, India. I fell in love with Chocolates from my Teenage and since have loved educating myself and friends about the benefits of consuming Dark Chocolate and have dream of being able to do so with the rest of the community.  I’ve been in the service industry for over a decade and am inspired to continue to be in a city that is bursting with amazing food,  However, at a time when starting a business is more challenging than ever, I’m reaching out to my community for financial support. 

There are clear barriers to women, especially INDIAN women of color when it comes to fundraising. In India men held 78.8% of S&P 500 board seats, while women held 21.2%. Women are still fighting daily for equal rights in the workplace even though more women are attending and graduating from college, and more women are in leadership roles than ever before.

INDIAN History says that women were ill-treated. The Sati Pratha in the ancient time to the girl child abortion in the present scenario, women continue facing such violence. Not only this, heinous crimes against women such as rape, acid attack, dowry system, honor killing, domestic violence, etc., are still happening in India.

Out of the total population, 50% of the population should consist of women. However, due to female foeticide practices, girl child numbers are decreasing sharply in India. It has also impacted the sex ratio in India. The literacy rate in girls is very low. Most of the girls are not even provided with primary education. Moreover, they are married early and made to raise children and shoulder only household work. They are not allowed to go out and are dominated by their husbands. Women are taken for granted by men as they are considered their property. Even at the workplace, women are discriminated against. They are paid less for the same work as compared to their male counterparts.

Women can be empowered in various ways. It can be done through government schemes as well as on an individual basis. At the individual level, we should start respecting women and start giving those opportunities equal to men. We should promote and encourage them for jobs, higher education, business activities, etc.

I believe with the support of my friends, family and community I can build an inclusive and thoughtful business that can be a positive contribution to this already amazing city. Nashik has been my home for nearly all my life.

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Thank you so much for your support and hope to see you in Anisten Foods this February!

Where your money is going:

-Initial Leasing Deposits

-Inventory

-Machinery

Thank you for investing in the future of Anisten Foods