Tribal woman

Discover how Namita Namdev Bhurkood changed her life and her village by crafting bamboo kandils, training women, and gaining global recognition for her eco-friendly products.

Kanchan Bhadani started her entrepreneurial journey in her 60s by launching a crochet toy business called LoopHoop to pursue her passion for crocheting. Her business empowers tribal women of Jhumri Telaiya in Jharkhand.

"Most days, my siblings and I would go to bed hungry. Supporting our education was an additional burden for my parents," says the 24-year-old girl who effortlessly climbs up giant towers to repair any glitch in transmission lines, ensuring that her village stays lit! #GirlPower #Inspiration

"Painting takes me to another world where I am as free as a bird,” says Judhaiya Baiga. She says this is her way of putting her village on the global map and keeping her traditions alive.

Kasturi is a tribal woman from Duddha village in Uttar Pradesh. As the water supply was unregulated in the region, it was difficult to get regular access to water. Taking matters in her own hands, she relocated to the outskirts of the village and dug her own well.