Bhubaneswar, May 15 -- https://images.odishatv.in/uploadimage/library/16_9/16_9_0/recent_photo_1747281810.webp
Sabita Jena, a woman of Bhogarai in Balasore district of Odisha has become self-reliant over the past three years by making and selling handcrafted items made from seashells.
Without any formal training, she crafts a variety of decorative items-including censers, toys, and vibrant idols of deities-at home after completing her household chores. These handmade products are then sold through her husband's shop, helping support the family's income.
Sabita shared her story, saying, "I've been creating these seashell crafts for nearly three years, though I have no formal training. My husband used to bring raw materials from Digha, whi...