Bahraich district

Wheat stalk painting, a traditional art form of Bahraich, is a laborious and time consuming process. Here's how it is helping girls in Uttar Pradesh fight the clutches of early marriage and work towards financial independence.

The district head who was visiting the school to inspect the infrastructure and learning outcomes, decided to pick the chalk and duster and teach the students who seemed quite delighted to listen to her speak.

Incredibly, this IAS officer went all the way to the Supreme Court to prove his disability did not hamper his dedication!

Young girls undergo vocational training in stitching and tailoring, earning more than their fathers. While women compete with men in farming, learning how to manage their finances.