inspiring women India

After losing her young daughter, Afsana Parveen created a lush rooftop garden in Jhansi as a tribute. Spread across 1,500 sq ft, it now blooms with over 200 plants — from hibiscus to watermelons.

As Gassu’s fields moved from rice to strawberries, women who once stayed behind walls began claiming space, income, and respect. This is the story of four of them—farmers who found far more than fruit in the soil.

For 30 years, 55-year-old Ulfata Bano has trekked through knee-deep snow in Kashmir’s harsh winters, delivering 20-25 parcels daily.