women changemakers india

From wetlands revived to world records broken, from global film honours to grassroots revolutions — meet the 10 Indian women whose courage, leadership and lived experience turned 2025 into a year of powerful change.

From Manipur’s Thanga village, Bijiyashanti Tongbram turns lotus stems from Loktak Lake into handwoven, sustainable fabrics while creating steady livelihoods for 30 women.

Here are five women changemakers of India who headed to remote areas to uplift communities.