women empowerment

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.

In Manipur, Seth Moirangthem’s SNL Energy Solutions is transforming lives with solar power. Over 1,000 households in 100 villages are achieving economic independence by overcoming unreliable power.

In celebrating Mother’s Day, we explore the transformative power of hobbies for mothers who dedicate themselves to family care. Discover five inspiring women who redefine motherhood by pursuing passions that spark joy and fulfilment, challenging societal norms, and overcoming personal setbacks.

Sindhutai’s desire to ensure that no child suffered from a lack of love was born out of her story of being abandoned and left to die when she was pregnant. She became a mother to thousands of orphans.