Woman of the Week

From Villager to Viral: Yashoda Lodhi’s Inspiring Journey to Empowerment

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Yashoda Lodhi’s inspiring journey is a testament to resilience and determination. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, her life turned upside down when her husband, a daily wage laborer, suffered an accident, leaving her to shoulder the family’s financial burdens. Hailing from a humble background in Uttar Pradesh and with only a Class 12 education, Yashoda refused […]

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Razia Shaikh : Changing Mahua’s Legacy with Bastar Foods

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Razia Shaikh , a microbiologist, has blended her scientific expertise with her passion for promoting indigenous resources. In 2018, after contributing to the state government’s ‘Safe Motherhood’ initiative as a researcher, Razia established Bastar Foods, a venture aimed at redefining perceptions around mahua (Madhuca longifolia), commonly known as the Indian Butter Tree. For generations, mahua

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