PERNEM, March 23 -- ERWIN FONSECA

Women's empowerment is often spoken about, but real change is seen in those who break barriers and carve a niche for themselves despite challenges. Amita Naik from Ibrampur, Pernem, is one such woman who, through sheer determination and hard work, has created her own success story in the dairy industry.

A homemaker by background, Amita's journey into entrepreneurship wasn't planned. Today, she is known for producing high-quality dairy products from her home, including lassi, ghee, paneer, curd, and even reviving the childhood favourite 'Pepsi' (ice candy).

Just a few years ago, Amita and her husband had no concrete plans to venture into dairy farming. Coming from a farming background, they initially fo...