mahima mehra
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Mahima MehraFounder of ‘HAATHI CHAAP’ & hand-
made paper-making company
Background
• Native of the Jaipur.
• A psychology student from Lady Shriram college, Delhi.
• An environment conscious woman.
• Passion for recycling.
• Idea of making paper from elephant dung.
Obstacles faced
• Paper-making industry as male-dominated area.
• Coordination problems with small producers.
• Manufacturing problems in HAATHI CHAAP paper.
• Personal life obstacles
PAPETERIE
• Mehra’s handmade paper-making company “Papeterie”.
• Core team of FIVE people.
• Brand “HAATHI CHAAP” making waves in international markets with Germany being her largest buyer.
Miscellaneous points
• Mahima contributes 8% of the haathi chaap’s profits to an elephant ambulance in Jaipur.
• Eco aspect in paper-making.