Industry: Shivpuri runs various manufacturing depts. to provide employment and generate income source for the people of the nearby areas and also Shivpuri residents. Many families are linked with this program and are happy that they get this opportunity in life. Shivpuri products are today sold in more than 16 countries worldwide.
Rasashala: An Ayurvedic Rasashala or Pharmacy was started in Shivpuri in the year 1982. It was begun with the intention of manufacturing textual and proprietary Ayurveda products, which would be sold in India and overseas. Today, Shivpuri products are being sold in most parts of the Western and southern India.
Shivpuri Ayurveda products are loved and demanded by its loyal patrons. Many international institutions and wellness centre’s also use Shivpuri products.
Incense making was started to provide encouragement to women entrepreneurship. When the men folk work in the farms or on odd jobs, the women of the house also help support the family by working in Shivpuri Incense dept.
The job is also given to the homes of the women who can’t come to work at the unit daily. They make the Incense at home and it is collected by Shivpuri people. It helps the women generate a sense of pride in themselves and a feeling of being able to support their families better.
Foundry: Shivpuri also has an Agnihotra Pot manufacturing unit, where the Pyramid shaped copper pots required for Agnihotra performance are made. Great care is taken to make sure that every step is made perfectly as deviation will alter the shape required for accurate performance.