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.