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While India is known as an agrarian country, the struggles and hardships faced by many farming families often go unnoticed. Sunita’s family, residing in the small village of Patoora in the Satna district of Madhya Pradesh, was one such example.…
“Change is coming”, this must sound familiar to you. You will likely hear words like transformation, empowerment, self-reliance, and many more daily! But the question is, how will we know? We will know by looking at the women of India…
In India, one often witnesses a common occurrence in impoverished households. The insistence on marrying off the daughter is prevalent, treating the girl as if she is a burden. It’s as if they eagerly await her turning 18, considering it…
Wandering through the village of Khedla in Alwar district, one residence stands out. A group of people patiently lines up outside: some need updated PAN cards, while others eagerly submit applications for job cards — an essential gateway to various…
Jaipur-based Garima Agrawal has always been passionate about teaching. After earning her postgraduate degree, she gained valuable experience and knowledge while working at Tata Birla Company. However, after getting married and moving to Hyderabad, she decided to put her skills…
Somita’s entrepreneurial journey began at the age of 43. Despite initial reservations from friends and the challenges life threw at her, Somita embarked on the path of entrepreneurship after her husband’s hotel closure during the pandemic. “I have always had…
In Salem, Tamil Nadu, a 26-year-old ambitious jewellery designer, Monisha Ganesan, is busy crafting silver ornaments, shaping her destiny. Her journey began as a childhood fascination, admiring the jewellery that adorned her mother. “I would sneak in and try wearing…
Amid the pandemic, when boredom clung to households like an unwelcome guest, Toinali Sema and her husband became restless. To break the monotony, Toinali, a 42-year-old postgraduate and former teacher, turned her passion for baking into a business. Little did…
“Women power is playing an important role in the management of dairy industry in India. More than 70 per cent of participation in the Dairying sector is by women.” – President Smt. Murmu speaking in the 19th convocation ceremony of the National…
In the city of Bangalore, where entrepreneurial ideas flow as freely as the coffee in its cafes, resides Vasagiri Latha. At 35 years old, armed with an intermediate education and abundant aspirations, Latha lives in a rented house with her…