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“I grew up in a small hut with my sisters and parents who were daily wage workers. By the time I was in the 4th standard, I had to discontinue my education.”

In collaboration with a collective of about 50 women who will craft quality umbrellas, the initiative has been recently launched at the Kochi-based IT park.

As Kerala makes headway in becoming 'open defecation-free’, agents of change in the state assume a critical role in the mission.