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मिलिए समाज की बेड़ियों को तोड़, रिंच और पाना चलाने वाली यूपी रोडवेज की महिला मैकेनिक से
मिलिए समाज की बेड़ियों को तोड़, रिंच और पाना चलाने वाली यूपी रोडवेज की महिला मैकेनिक से

By Manish Dubey

उत्तर प्रदेश राज्य सड़क परिवहन निगम, कानपुर के क्षेत्रीय वर्कशॉप में दस महिला मैकेनिक पुरुषों के साथ कंधे से कंधा मिलाकर काम कर रही हैं। इन्हें प्रधानमंत्री कौशल विकास योजना के तहत प्रशिक्षित किया गया है।

उत्तर प्रदेश राज्य सड़क परिवहन निगम, कानपुर के क्षेत्रीय वर्कशॉप में दस महिला मैकेनिक पुरुषों के साथ कंधे से कंधा मिलाकर काम कर रही हैं। इन्हें प्रधानमंत्री कौशल विकास योजना के तहत प्रशिक्षित किया गया है।

The Women Mechanics of UP Roadways Wield Wrenches and Break Stereotypes
The Women Mechanics of UP Roadways Wield Wrenches and Break Stereotypes

By Manish Dubey

In Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation’s regional workshop in Kanpur, ten women mechanics work shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts. They are trained under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana.

In Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation’s regional workshop in Kanpur, ten women mechanics work shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts. They are trained under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana.

UN Report Finds 71% of Working Women in South Asia to be Engaged in Agrifood Systems
UN Report Finds 71% of Working Women in South Asia to be Engaged in Agrifood Systems

By गाँव कनेक्शन

In a report published by the Food and Agriculture Organization, it is found that the agriculture sector continues to be the biggest employer of women in South Asia. It highlighted that when economies shrink, it is the women’s jobs that are lost first.

In a report published by the Food and Agriculture Organization, it is found that the agriculture sector continues to be the biggest employer of women in South Asia. It highlighted that when economies shrink, it is the women’s jobs that are lost first.

An Army of Women — Lal Chunar — is Raising its Voice Against the Exploitative Natra-Jhagda Practice
An Army of Women — Lal Chunar — is Raising its Voice Against the Exploitative Natra-Jhagda Practice

By Gaon Connection

The old ritual forces a woman’s family to pay several lakhs of rupees to the husband and his family in case the woman wants to walk out of an abusive marriage, or call off a child marriage. The team of Laal Chunar has rescued 276 victims and helped file 450 FIRs.

The old ritual forces a woman’s family to pay several lakhs of rupees to the husband and his family in case the woman wants to walk out of an abusive marriage, or call off a child marriage. The team of Laal Chunar has rescued 276 victims and helped file 450 FIRs.

An Army of Women — Lal Chunar — is Raising its Voice Against the Exploitative Natra-Jhagda Practice
An Army of Women — Lal Chunar — is Raising its Voice Against the Exploitative Natra-Jhagda Practice

By Abdul Wasim Ansari

The old ritual forces a woman’s family to pay several lakhs of rupees to the husband and his family in case the woman wants to walk out of an abusive marriage, or call off a child marriage. The team of Laal Chunar has rescued 276 victims and helped file 450 FIRs.

The old ritual forces a woman’s family to pay several lakhs of rupees to the husband and his family in case the woman wants to walk out of an abusive marriage, or call off a child marriage. The team of Laal Chunar has rescued 276 victims and helped file 450 FIRs.

Current Affair: Women All Charged Up As They Become Electricians
Current Affair: Women All Charged Up As They Become Electricians

By Laraib Fatima Warsi

In a male-dominated profession, women electricians in Indore, Madhya Pradesh are now rewiring gender stereotypes and becoming a part of new building projects and providing other electrical services.

In a male-dominated profession, women electricians in Indore, Madhya Pradesh are now rewiring gender stereotypes and becoming a part of new building projects and providing other electrical services.

A bank account for women is not enough
A bank account for women is not enough

By गाँव कनेक्शन

For greater economic participation of women, we need a gendered approach that encourages women to use services such as insurance, credit, and cashless and mobile financial services

For greater economic participation of women, we need a gendered approach that encourages women to use services such as insurance, credit, and cashless and mobile financial services

Women and work: Examining India's policy landscape
Women and work: Examining India's policy landscape

By गाँव कनेक्शन

While policymakers recognise the potential that women have to further India's economic growth, women-oriented policies need more thought

While policymakers recognise the potential that women have to further India's economic growth, women-oriented policies need more thought

Time to hang our heads in shame. Once again.
Time to hang our heads in shame. Once again.

By Nidhi Jamwal

Yesterday, two minor Dalit sisters were raped and killed. Their bodies were found hanging from a khair tree in a sugarcane field in their village in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh. A heinous crime that is distressingly frequent in rural India. Meanwhile, the conviction rate under POSCO Act is only about 40 per cent. And, a significant chunk of the Nirbhaya funds remain unutilised by the state governments.

Yesterday, two minor Dalit sisters were raped and killed. Their bodies were found hanging from a khair tree in a sugarcane field in their village in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh. A heinous crime that is distressingly frequent in rural India. Meanwhile, the conviction rate under POSCO Act is only about 40 per cent. And, a significant chunk of the Nirbhaya funds remain unutilised by the state governments.

Back From The Brink: Maharashtra's Handwoven Ghongadi Blanket
Back From The Brink: Maharashtra's Handwoven Ghongadi Blanket

By Shrinivas Deshpande

Ghongadi blankets were once considered the pride of tribal communities in Maharashtra. Rough in texture, the woollen blankets are woven on pit looms and then dyed with organic and natural dyes. An initiative is reviving this traditional craft and enhancing the livelihoods of the weavers.

Ghongadi blankets were once considered the pride of tribal communities in Maharashtra. Rough in texture, the woollen blankets are woven on pit looms and then dyed with organic and natural dyes. An initiative is reviving this traditional craft and enhancing the livelihoods of the weavers.

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