Sri Vijaya Puram, Feb. 27: In a significant step toward women’s empowerment and sustainable entrepreneurship, a new eco-friendly initiative has been launched at Ferrargunj Panchayat with the support of the Andaman Nicobar Islands Rural Livelihood Mission (ANIRLM). Eight dedicated members of a local Self-Help Group (SHG) have come together to establish a production unit for biodegradable arecanut leaf plates. Securing a loan from the village organization, the group aims to promote both economic independence and environmental sustainability.