women empowerment

PV Satheesh, the founder of Deccan Development Society, played a pivotal role in improving the livelihoods of thousands of women largely from the Dalit community across 75 villages in Telangana.

Change does not need to be monumental; sometimes it’s a series of small steps that create a revolution. In this piece, we explore the 10 most compelling trailblazers.

Laveena Jain, a 56-year-old cancer survivor, turned her years of culinary passion into a thriving business, known today as ‘Laveena’s Tripti Foods’. Starting with Rs 1,500 and kitty club women as customers, she established a thriving business across Uttar Pradesh for her homemade murabbas, jams, pickles, and squash.

Forced into sex work at a young age, Karnataka’s Manjula now works to help hundreds of sex workers get voter IDs, Aadhaar cards, and more. She also helps them fight violence and abuse.

Usha Shrotiya launched 'Mama Nourish', that is striving to save legacy laddoo recipes by giving them a modern twist. She has buyers in over 150 corporate establishments like Google, Netflix, and IKEA.

At 61, Mukta Singh defies societal prejudices by embracing her grey hair and launching a modelling career. Mukta’s journey highlights the importance of self-worth and redefining beauty.

Vaibhav Tidke runs 'Moomba' along with his friends. They use patented Solar Conduction Dryer (SCD) technology to turn damaged and lower-grade crops into shelf-stable food ingredients.

Driven by her own experiences, former software developer Gayathri Kanumuri embarked on a mission to revolutionise breastfeeding support through her startup, 'NariCare'.

At 21, Manipur’s Yangmila Zimik overcame societal stigma and financial challenges as a single mother, turning her entrepreneurial journey into a thriving food brand, 'Shirin Products'. From crafting candies and pickles using local wild fruits to empowering farmers and women, here’s how her resilience and innovation have earned her national recognition.

Six remarkable women re-defined norms, overcame challenges, and created a lasting impact. From Gitika Talukdar, India’s first woman sports photojournalist at the Olympics, to Mala Honnatti, a 71-year-old marathoner, these trailblazers inspire change. Their stories, celebrated by MG Changemakers, prove that through courage, resilience, and determination, you can break barriers and transform lives, not just yours but those around you.