Prerna Canteen Run by Rural Women in Lalitpur Sets an Example of Self-Reliance
Prerna Canteen Run by Rural Women in Lalitpur Sets an Example of Self-Reliance

By Jyotsna Richhariya

In Lalitpur district of Uttar Pradesh, 6,000 women SHGs have been formed that are providing employment opportunities to rural women and helping them set up their own businesses. Four such rural women run a canteen at the district collectorate.

In Lalitpur district of Uttar Pradesh, 6,000 women SHGs have been formed that are providing employment opportunities to rural women and helping them set up their own businesses. Four such rural women run a canteen at the district collectorate.

Women at work: Self reliance from eco-friendly use of plastic waste
Women at work: Self reliance from eco-friendly use of plastic waste

By Satish Malviya

Mahashakti Seva Kendra, a women-led non-profit in Bhopal, recycles multilayer plastic waste, such as wafer and biscuit wrappers, into laptop bags, baskets, curtains and carpets. These women are contributing towards both environmental protection and their family income.

Mahashakti Seva Kendra, a women-led non-profit in Bhopal, recycles multilayer plastic waste, such as wafer and biscuit wrappers, into laptop bags, baskets, curtains and carpets. These women are contributing towards both environmental protection and their family income.

Here's how a goods delivery platform is providing self-reliance to women
Here's how a goods delivery platform is providing self-reliance to women

By Sarah Khan

Even Cargo — a delivery and logistics platform is providing livelihoods to about 250 women across the country by providing them opportunities in the logistics and transport sector. Gaon Connection spoke to two of these women from the rural areas who work as delivery persons for e-commerce platforms to find out how the livelihood opportunity has brought about a change in their lives. Details here.

Even Cargo — a delivery and logistics platform is providing livelihoods to about 250 women across the country by providing them opportunities in the logistics and transport sector. Gaon Connection spoke to two of these women from the rural areas who work as delivery persons for e-commerce platforms to find out how the livelihood opportunity has brought about a change in their lives. Details here.

Mission Shakti 4.0 set to launch in Uttar Pradesh to train rural girls in self-defence
Mission Shakti 4.0 set to launch in Uttar Pradesh to train rural girls in self-defence

By गाँव कनेक्शन

A cadre of Banking Sakhi, Samuh Sakhis, Agricultural Livelihood Sakhis, Health Sakhi, and Vidyut Sakhi will be trained to become master trainers in self-defence.

A cadre of Banking Sakhi, Samuh Sakhis, Agricultural Livelihood Sakhis, Health Sakhi, and Vidyut Sakhi will be trained to become master trainers in self-defence.

Women in Odisha’s Keonjhar use paper waste to make papier-mache craft, achieve self-reliance
Women in Odisha’s Keonjhar use paper waste to make papier-mache craft, achieve self-reliance

By Ashis Senapati

Around 70 women in Odisha’s Keonjhar district are keeping the ancient papier-mache craft alive by utilising paper waste. These collective efforts have also resulted in these women eking out their livelihoods as the products they make are highly marketable.

Around 70 women in Odisha’s Keonjhar district are keeping the ancient papier-mache craft alive by utilising paper waste. These collective efforts have also resulted in these women eking out their livelihoods as the products they make are highly marketable.

Dung to diyas — it's a cakewalk for rural women in Uttar Pradesh
Dung to diyas — it's a cakewalk for rural women in Uttar Pradesh

By Virendra Singh

About 150 rural women in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri district have come together to earn livelihoods from using cow dung to produce attractive eco-friendly products which are in high demand during the festive season. Details here.

About 150 rural women in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri district have come together to earn livelihoods from using cow dung to produce attractive eco-friendly products which are in high demand during the festive season. Details here.

Uttar Pradesh to observe 'women-only' assembly session to discuss accomplishments of Mission Shakti
Uttar Pradesh to observe 'women-only' assembly session to discuss accomplishments of Mission Shakti

By गाँव कनेक्शन

Only Narendra Modi has truly understood Mahatma Gandhi
Only Narendra Modi has truly understood Mahatma Gandhi

By Dr SB Misra

It is true that Deendayal Upadhyay, Nanaji Deshmukh, Atal Bihari Vajpayee and now Narendra Modi had never donned Gandhi cap or expressly declared themselves followers of Gandhiji, but their work ethics leaned towards Gandhiji’s ideals

It is true that Deendayal Upadhyay, Nanaji Deshmukh, Atal Bihari Vajpayee and now Narendra Modi had never donned Gandhi cap or expressly declared themselves followers of Gandhiji, but their work ethics leaned towards Gandhiji’s ideals

She was mocked and called a ‘garbage collector’. Today, her SHG converts waste into saleable products
She was mocked and called a ‘garbage collector’. Today, her SHG converts waste into saleable products

By Ashis Senapati

Kamala Moharana is part of a women self-help group in a small village in Kendrapara district in Odisha that skillfully converts discarded milk pouches, cigarette packets, gutkha wrapper into beautiful craft. This gives them a livelihood and cleans up the surroundings of their village too.

Kamala Moharana is part of a women self-help group in a small village in Kendrapara district in Odisha that skillfully converts discarded milk pouches, cigarette packets, gutkha wrapper into beautiful craft. This gives them a livelihood and cleans up the surroundings of their village too.

Odisha: Vital for Tumba Craft, Bottle Gourd Ensures Livelihood to Tribal Families in Rayagada
Odisha: Vital for Tumba Craft, Bottle Gourd Ensures Livelihood to Tribal Families in Rayagada

By Ashis Senapati

Owing to the sheer abundance of its presence in Indian kitchens, the humble-looking bottle gourd is seldom taken seriously. However, the vegetable known for its bland gustatory appeal, is a vital source of livelihood for the tribal Tumba artists in Odisha. They make intricate decorative products by drying, carving and painting these vegetables.

Owing to the sheer abundance of its presence in Indian kitchens, the humble-looking bottle gourd is seldom taken seriously. However, the vegetable known for its bland gustatory appeal, is a vital source of livelihood for the tribal Tumba artists in Odisha. They make intricate decorative products by drying, carving and painting these vegetables.

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