Doubling the Impact: GJKS Installs Second Grinding Unit in Village Balua to Meet Soaring Demand

Growth brings new challenges, and the best challenge to have is high demand.

Following the massive success of our first livelihood center, the number of women joining our initiative has grown rapidly. The sheer volume of Sattu, Besan, and spices being produced meant that a single machine could no longer keep up with the ambition of our women entrepreneurs.

GJKS is proud to announce that we have risen to the occasion.

A New Hub in Balua

Today, we successfully installed a second industrial-grade grinding machine, specially procured and transported all the way from Lucknow.

This new unit has been set up in Village Balua (Maniyar-Bandish, Ballia), marking our expansion into a second dedicated facility. This strategic move ensures that women in and around Balua have immediate access to processing facilities without having to travel to the first center.

Running Non-Stop for Success

The machines are a testament to the hard work of the SHG members.
With two centers now fully operational in two different villages, the hum of productivity never stops.
Our machines are currently running for at least 12 hours daily.

From early morning until late evening, these units are processing grains to produce the famous Ballia products that are filling the shelves of our Smart Store and local markets.

Expanding the Circle of Opportunity

With 2 machines in 2 villages, we have effectively doubled our capacity.

• Reduced Waiting Time: Women no longer have to wait in long queues to process their raw materials.

• Increased Income: Higher production capacity means more sales and more profit for every household involved.

This second machine is not just a piece of iron and steel brought from Lucknow; it is an engine of hope. It signals that GJKS is scaling up, and we are committed to ensuring that every woman who wants to work has the tools to do so.

One machine started the spark. Two machines are fueling the fire of change.