Bijayshanti Tongbram
Bijayshanti Tongbram is a botanist and social entrepreneur from Manipur, India, who has developed a sustainable business model by extracting silk-like fibers from lotus stems, which are typically discarded. Leading a team of women in her village, she produces unique scarves and garments, empowering local women to earn a living and diversify their roles beyond traditional fishing.
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Bijayshanti Tongbram developed a way to extract silk-like fibres from lotus stems and leads a team of women to create unique garments.
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