The aspiration and ambition of 700+ women of more than 100 SHGs in Bhilangna Valley of Tehri Garhwal led to the formation of Umang Swayat Sahakarita facilitated by MVDA. The cooperative got registered in 2012 under the Uttarakhand Self Reliant Cooperative act 2003 with the mission of Women Empowerment through cooperative development & creating economic opportunities for marginalized population. It is a cooperative of women and for women, where they sell their farm and non-farm products under the brand name “UTTRANJALI” having more than 70+ range of products. Umang Swayat Sahakarita has been honored with a prestigious award and certification for excellence from the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC). The award from NCDC is a testament to the cooperative’s exemplary work in promoting eco-friendly farming methods, fostering economic self-reliance among women, and contributing to the overall socio-economic development of the region.