Smita Das
Smita Das, An entrepreneur with the vision of uplifting the social status of the community.Her mission has been to be engaged with an enterprising project which is conceptualized with the prime focus of empowering communities, especially women and vulnerable groups in the rural area. She has focus on a series of training, capacity building and handholding support to strengthen technical and soft skills of communities, identify and groom potential grass root leaders to successfully manage and demonstrate growth in small scale enterprises pertaining to “Fast Moving Consumer Goods”.
She is a Post Graduate in Microbiology from Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar with international research exposure from University of Life Sciences (UMB) As, Norway and have an enriching experience of more than 16 years in the food and beverages industry, with special focus on food processing, innovative product development, forward & backward linkages, branding, marketing and communication. She had worked with reputed brands like Hindustan Coca Cola, Om oil and flour mills ltd (Ruchi), Prime Agro food processing pvt ltd, at senior techno-managerial positions and have been instrumental not only for introducing new and innovative products in the array of offerings but also have successfully created newer markets by identification of untapped potential.
She explored into the entrepreneurship arena and set up her own dream start up Food Processing Unit - “Shresth Industries” in 2019.
- City : Bhubaneswar
- State : Odisha
- Email ID : smitadas21@gmail.com
- Profession : Entrepreneur
- Education : Post Graduate in Microbiology
- category : Businesswoman
Smita Das, An entrepreneur with the vision of uplifting the social status of the community.Her mission has been to be engaged with an enterprising project which is conceptualized with the prime focus of empowering communities, especially women and vulnerable groups in the rural area. She has focus on a series of training, capacity building and handholding support to strengthen technical and soft skills of communities, identify and groom potential grass root leaders to successfully manage and demonstrate growth in small scale enterprises pertaining to “Fast Moving Consumer Goods”.
She is a Post Graduate in Microbiology from Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar with international research exposure from University of Life Sciences (UMB) As, Norway and have an enriching experience of more than 16 years in the food and beverages industry, with special focus on food processing, innovative product development, forward & backward linkages, branding, marketing and communication. She had worked with reputed brands like Hindustan Coca Cola, Om oil and flour mills ltd (Ruchi), Prime Agro food processing pvt ltd, at senior techno-managerial positions and have been instrumental not only for introducing new and innovative products in the array of offerings but also have successfully created newer markets by identification of untapped potential.
She explored into the entrepreneurship arena and set up her own dream start up Food Processing Unit - “Shresth Industries” in 2019.
Shresth Industries (An ISO 9001:2015 & HACCP certified company) is one of the most promising and growing manufacturers, engaged majorly in production, packaging and marketing of Indian Spices, Green Tea with herbal infusion and Handmade Herbal soaps. Our focus is to be “Vocal For Local” and delivering healthy products to cater the regular needs of people. Our unit is registered under MSME since 2019. The founder owner Ms. Smita Das has rich experience in food processing, developing new & innovative products and extremely focused on delivering high & updated quality. The products of the Shresth Industries are manufactured & marketed primarily under the brand name ‘MO Masala’.
We ensure that the products made in our industry matches International Standard and are manufactured using the best quality raw materials. The quality of our Product can be trusted, since we manufacture our products under strict quality control measures. Minimum handling is done under most hygienic conditions to reduce the risk of contamination. We put great emphasis on the packaging too , to ensure the dryness and freshness of our products. The products are processed using modern machinery, which results in maintaining the inherent taste, rich aroma, bright color and its pungency to the fullest. We ensure our consumers to provide best product with most competitive rates. The organisation has hence built longstanding reputation with its business partners & customers. This has been a key success factor for all its endeavors.
We understand the need to source and supply high quality products to its customers (especially when dealing with food ingredients!). Sourcing is done from reputed suppliers ensuring superior quality at a fair price. Suppliers are selected on the basis of their ability to supply the company with outstanding quality products which meet our quality specifications & standards. Top priority is given to outstanding quality and scrupulous business ethics, a philosophy that is appreciated by our customers.
The organisation’s chief objective is not just to meet, but to surpass the quality expectations of our customers. This enterprise envisions empowering the women and vulnerable groups like adolescence girls. They are identified, handpicked and trained through a series of capacity building programs to empower them for taking up Techno Managerial Positions to run the enterprise in a successful and sustainable manner. Women and adolescent girls are trained for procurement, production, packaging, warehousing, accounting, branding, marketing, human resource and other management functions.
Shresth Industries - Setting up the entire infrastructure, machinery, manpower in 2019 successfully.
Engaged in driving Food Safety & Quality improvement projects for various food processing units accross geographies.
Skilled in ISO, GMP, HACCP, . Achieved 100 % compliance in chemical analysis standardization assessment globally.
Smita Das was awarded with “MAATRITVA” in the year 2018 for her achievement in conceptualization, strategic planning and development of new products. She been a pioneer in the field of food processing, brand creation and brand enhancement. The Award was presented by Celebrity Guest of Honour Ms. Bipasha Basu - Eminent Bollywood Actress & Super Model
Smita Das proprietor of Shresth Industries was conferred with FICCI FLO Odisha Women’s Award in start-up segment. The award was presented in an event with the Chief Guest being Odisha CM Sj. Naveen Pattnaik and sharing the stage space along with National President of FICCI FLO Ms. Jhanabi Phookan & State President of FICCI FLO Ms. Dharitri Pattnaik.
Shresth Industries has been receipient of “Certificate Of Excellence” in Small Industries Category, during MSME Trade Fair-2020, held at Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Ms Smita Das was presented wth the award by Governor of Odisha, His Excellency Prof. Shri Ganeshi Lal.
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