women changemakers

Thirteen years ago, women in Manyachiwadi village of Maharashtra's Satara district took the leap towards a more sustainable way of life. It was their money that sponsored the village's transformation into a model 'Solar Gram'.

She was just 12 when she got married. After this, she not only went on to change her life but also led to the development of her entire village. From fighting with Naxalites to planting trees and doing rain water harvesting, Jaya Devi is truly the "Green Lady" of Bihar.