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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Left aerospace job to sell millets: Today, her café makes Rs 1.44 crore a year & prevents 47 tonnes of waste

Most cafés focus on trendy menus and Instagram-worthy dishes. But one café in Ahmedabad started with a very different goal, changing how people think about food.

According to The Better India, entrepreneur Nishtha Chauhan walked away from a well-paying career in aerospace engineering to build a café centred on sustainability, local produce and India's traditional grains. What many saw as a risky decision has now turned into a thriving venture that reportedly earns around Rs 12 lakh a month while preventing tonnes of waste from ending up in landfills.

Why Nishtha Chauhan Left A High-Paying Aerospace Career

For years, Nishtha worked in the aerospace sector, a field many would consider a dream career. Yet she felt increasingly drawn towards environmental sustainability and mindful living.

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