Handicraft Products The Jagriti Handicraft Cooperative Society was founded by Mrs Veena Sharma, wife of the then Indian High Commissioner and some Indian and Mauritian Women in May 1974. The objective of the society was to inculcate a co-operative spirit & train young ladies in the production of handicraft articles . up to now the Jagriti Handicraft Co-operative Society has registered 700 members & about 100 members are now active in promoting the welfare of women & society at large.