बिजली सखी, पशु सखी, आजीविका सखी - उत्तर प्रदेश की ग्रामीण महिलाओं की जिंदगी में आए बदलाव की कहानी
बिजली सखी, पशु सखी, आजीविका सखी - उत्तर प्रदेश की ग्रामीण महिलाओं की जिंदगी में आए बदलाव की कहानी

By Shivani Gupta

उत्तर प्रदेश में ग्रामीण महिलाओं के लिए रोजगार के अवसर सिर्फ आचार-पापड़ बनाने तक ही सीमित नहीं रहे हैं। अब वे घरों से बिजली के बिल इकट्ठा कर उन्हें जमा कराती हैं, रेस्तरां चलाती हैं, अगरबत्ती बनाती हैं और सैनिटरी पैड की सिलाई भी कर रही हैं। स्वयं सहायता समूह की इन महिलाओं को उत्तर प्रदेश राज्य ग्रामीण आजीविका मिशन के जरिए प्रशिक्षण दिया जा रहा है।

उत्तर प्रदेश में ग्रामीण महिलाओं के लिए रोजगार के अवसर सिर्फ आचार-पापड़ बनाने तक ही सीमित नहीं रहे हैं। अब वे घरों से बिजली के बिल इकट्ठा कर उन्हें जमा कराती हैं, रेस्तरां चलाती हैं, अगरबत्ती बनाती हैं और सैनिटरी पैड की सिलाई भी कर रही हैं। स्वयं सहायता समूह की इन महिलाओं को उत्तर प्रदेश राज्य ग्रामीण आजीविका मिशन के जरिए प्रशिक्षण दिया जा रहा है।

Spreading the fragrance
Spreading the fragrance

By गाँव कनेक्शन

Dhoopbattis that are used in almost every household not just spread a sweet fragrance, but also help women earn a livelihood out of them. Sarita Sharma learnt how to make the dhoopbattis from a self help group and is now contributing to the family income.

Dhoopbattis that are used in almost every household not just spread a sweet fragrance, but also help women earn a livelihood out of them. Sarita Sharma learnt how to make the dhoopbattis from a self help group and is now contributing to the family income.

ग्रामीणों महिलाओं ने परंपरागत खेती को छोड़कर अपनायी नई तकनीक, अब जंगली जानवरों और बाढ़ से नहीं होगा फसलों को नुकसान
ग्रामीणों महिलाओं ने परंपरागत खेती को छोड़कर अपनायी नई तकनीक, अब जंगली जानवरों और बाढ़ से नहीं होगा फसलों को नुकसान

By Shivani Gupta

बाढ़ प्रभावित क्षेत्रों में जलभराव और साही, नीलगाय जैसे जंगली जानवरों से परेशान उत्तर प्रदेश के बस्ती जिले में महिलाओं ने ट्रेलिस प्रणाली की ओर रुख किया है, जहां सब्जियां जमीन से दो फीट ऊपर उठी हुई संरचना पर उगाई जाती हैं, इस विधि में ज्यादा उत्पादन की उम्मीद की है।

बाढ़ प्रभावित क्षेत्रों में जलभराव और साही, नीलगाय जैसे जंगली जानवरों से परेशान उत्तर प्रदेश के बस्ती जिले में महिलाओं ने ट्रेलिस प्रणाली की ओर रुख किया है, जहां सब्जियां जमीन से दो फीट ऊपर उठी हुई संरचना पर उगाई जाती हैं, इस विधि में ज्यादा उत्पादन की उम्मीद की है।

Women in rural Unnao bring colour into their lives by making paints out of cow dung
Women in rural Unnao bring colour into their lives by making paints out of cow dung

By Sumit Yadav

A paint manufacturing workshop operated by 20 women in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh has so far sold 1,200 kilogrammes of paint made from cow dung. For the women the enterprise has raised their self esteem and given them economic independence.

A paint manufacturing workshop operated by 20 women in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh has so far sold 1,200 kilogrammes of paint made from cow dung. For the women the enterprise has raised their self esteem and given them economic independence.

They won't just tie rakhis but also make them to support their livelihoods
They won't just tie rakhis but also make them to support their livelihoods

By Virendra Singh

From having to depend on their brothers and husbands for the expenses incurred in enjoying festivities, about 9,000 women in the rural areas of Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district are now not only able to relish the festivities on their own expense but are also able to contribute to the household incomes.

From having to depend on their brothers and husbands for the expenses incurred in enjoying festivities, about 9,000 women in the rural areas of Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district are now not only able to relish the festivities on their own expense but are also able to contribute to the household incomes.

Rural women ditch traditional farming methods to tackle wild animal menace and water logging in flood prone areas
Rural women ditch traditional farming methods to tackle wild animal menace and water logging in flood prone areas

By Shivani Gupta

Upset with water logging in flood prone areas and regular wild animal attacks by porcupine and Nilgai, women in Basti district of Uttar Pradesh have switched to the trellis system where vegetables are grown on a raised structure, a couple of feet above the ground, which is expected to increase their earnings.

Upset with water logging in flood prone areas and regular wild animal attacks by porcupine and Nilgai, women in Basti district of Uttar Pradesh have switched to the trellis system where vegetables are grown on a raised structure, a couple of feet above the ground, which is expected to increase their earnings.

Madhya Pradesh: 'Badlaav didis' ensure accessible healthcare to rural women in Barwani
Madhya Pradesh: 'Badlaav didis' ensure accessible healthcare to rural women in Barwani

By गाँव कनेक्शन

A total of 168 women from 79 villages in Madhya Pradesh's Barwani district have been roped in as voluntary agents of change and are tasked with connecting the women in their villages with the immediate healthcare services. Despite no financial rewards for their voluntary service, here's what drives these women to do what they do.

A total of 168 women from 79 villages in Madhya Pradesh's Barwani district have been roped in as voluntary agents of change and are tasked with connecting the women in their villages with the immediate healthcare services. Despite no financial rewards for their voluntary service, here's what drives these women to do what they do.

Mentha farmers in Uttar Pradesh learn how to double their income
Mentha farmers in Uttar Pradesh learn how to double their income

By Shivani Gupta

In India, nearly 75% of menthol crop is cultivated in Uttar Pradesh. Farmers in Bahraich district adopt the SRI method of cultivation, which has led to an increase in the production of mentha and menthol oil. This has also empowered rural women.

In India, nearly 75% of menthol crop is cultivated in Uttar Pradesh. Farmers in Bahraich district adopt the SRI method of cultivation, which has led to an increase in the production of mentha and menthol oil. This has also empowered rural women.

Eco-Friendly Rakhi: जलकुंभी से रक्षाबंधन पर पर्यावरण बचाने की नई पहल
Eco-Friendly Rakhi: जलकुंभी से रक्षाबंधन पर पर्यावरण बचाने की नई पहल

By Gaon Connection

सीतापुर की महिलाओं ने जलकुंभी से पर्यावरण-अनुकूल राखियां बनाकर आत्मनिर्भरता की मिसाल पेश की है। यह पहल न केवल भाई-बहन के प्रेम के त्योहार रक्षाबंधन को एक नया आयाम देती है, बल्कि प्रकृति संरक्षण और ग्रामीण महिला सशक्तिकरण का भी प्रतीक है।

सीतापुर की महिलाओं ने जलकुंभी से पर्यावरण-अनुकूल राखियां बनाकर आत्मनिर्भरता की मिसाल पेश की है। यह पहल न केवल भाई-बहन के प्रेम के त्योहार रक्षाबंधन को एक नया आयाम देती है, बल्कि प्रकृति संरक्षण और ग्रामीण महिला सशक्तिकरण का भी प्रतीक है।

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.

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