women empowerment

Pulicat Lake is under threat from illegal worm poaching and a proposed port expansion. Local tribal women are patrolling the lake and protecting mangroves.

In 2012, life took an unexpected turn for Reeva Sood when her husband was diagnosed with cancer. Coming back to her home in Himachal, she transformed barren land into a thriving 70-acre farm. Doing so, she also empowered 300 rural women and generated a ₹1 crore turnover annually.

This isn’t just a stitching class. It’s where 200+ women are reclaiming self-worth through employment, skills, and basic education in a place built on sisterhood and compassion.

Dr Megha Saxena transformed pine needle waste into valuable biochar-based products, addressing one of the root causes of forest fires while enhancing agriculture. Her startup, EcoChar, not only improves soil fertility but also promotes sustainable farming.

Discover the transformative impact of Kirti Cards in Harda as Aditya Singh IAS leads a revolution towards gender equality and empowerment in Madhya Pradesh.

Ordering one of these sustainable rakhis means you’re saving the planet, starting a garden, and contributing to the financial independence of 300 women spread across the villages of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.

In 2020, Sonia Dahiya used her biotechnology skills to launch a successful mushroom farm. Despite initial scepticism, her venture thrived, empowering rural women through employment.

Sushmita Kaneri, a software engineer-turned-social entrepreneur, launched Gullakaari to revive India’s endangered crafts and empower 1,000+ artisans with sustainable livelihoods. She is training them to make functional products through traditional art.

What began as a painful period led Geeta Solanki to a simple cloth pad — and a powerful idea. Today, her social enterprise Unipads is helping rural women across India reclaim dignity, livelihood, and the right to speak openly about periods.

Sahar Mansoor, the woman behind Bare Necessities, took an ‘accidental entrepreneurial’ leap that reshaped her life and the future of eco-friendly skincare. From humble beginnings in a garage to creating a zero-waste brand, she has saved over 68 million units of plastic and diverted 155,000 kg of waste, all while empowering women in sustainable jobs.