Dalits

Courage and conviction, this gritty couple has oodles of them. #Respect

The founder of the Bank of Baroda, Sayajirao Gaekwad III, was one of India’s most iconic social reformers – he supported widow remarriage, fought for temple entry of Dalits and also funded Dr BR Ambedkar’ education abroad!

“I come from a small village in Tirunelveli district, so I know what it’s like for students from these parts," says Dr Mari Raj - who is fighting for equality and justice.

These Dalit women farmers have joined hands to fight and stake their claim on the 'gairan' or the common grazing land for cultivation.

Community-managed rice banks in several areas of Patna district in Bihar have released hundreds of Dalit families from the exploitative practices of powerful landlords by ensuring food during the lean season. Mohd Imran Khan takes a closer look.

After working amidst a Dalit community in a village, Abhilash Salimath realised his true calling was to undo the damage that humans have done to this planet and make a difference in society. Read on to know more about this young entrepreneur with a futuristic vision.

A group of Dalits in the village of Hariharapakkam in Cheyyar claimed their right by entering the Arulmigu Thulukanathamman temple with police protection.

The Urja Trust in Mumbai has been providing shelter to vulnerable women who are homeless or have run away due to domestic violence since 2012.

Raquel Mason is a Spanish woman who has made India her home for the past ten years so she can educate and empower Dalit children, senior citizens and women.

After facing oppression and discrimination for several years, Dalits in a village in Madhya Prdesh are bravely fighting for their rights and the rights of their children. This is how.