At 20, Archana from Sikri village in Mirzapur isn't just preparing for her final year BA exams- she's also running her milk collection centre.

In the quiet village of Tendol, nestled in Jhansi’s Badagaon Block, Rani Sharma is redefining what it means to be an entrepreneur. With secondary school education and a strong will to support her family, Rani started her grocery store- one of the few in her community.

Anita’s journey begins in the village of Adhwar, tucked away in Pahadi, Mirzapur. For years, she had been known as a leader, a "Sakhi" under the Chhattisgarh project, guiding and supporting women in her community.

In the historic lanes of Punawali Kalan village in Babina Block, Jhansi district—where echoes of Rani Lakshmibai’s valor reverberate—Rajkumar Kailash Vishwakarma began crafting his own story of transformation.

Prabha Rajput, a 36-year-old entrepreneur from Maharajpura in Niwari, has undergone a remarkable transformation in her livelihood.

“Dream a little dream” – this phrase holds a lot of meaning when it comes to realising dreams that seem unattainable! At 20, Archana, from Sikri village in Mirzapur, isn't just preparing for her final year BA exams—she's also running her own milk collection centre.

Read Archana's success story here.

In the small village of Rawatsar tehsil, Rajasthan, lived Gayatri Soni, a woman who had weathered life's many storms. Her problems had been greater than those most could dream of.

Fulmani Barman Mandal overcame early marriage and domestic constraints by mastering mat crafting through the SFURTI project. Now financially independent and a community leader, she inspires others with her journey of resilience and empowerment.

In Saidan village, Manipur, Chawngneilien Infimate showcases resilience through his ginger and turmeric farming. Despite ethnic conflicts, his 2023 harvest turned 250 kilograms of ginger into 800 kilograms, significantly boosting his income. The Indigenous Farmers Organic Spice Cluster, part of IMEDF, provided essential training and market access, transforming his livelihood. Valuing education, Chawngneilien ensures his child thrives at Bright Step School with social security support. Looking ahead, he plans to use advanced techniques and technology to further improve farm productivity and local job creation. His journey exemplifies the power of community support and determination, inspiring hope and prosperity.

Hailing from Turundu village, Gumla, Jharkhand, Nilamani Topno's journey is one of resilience and transformation. From being a concerned mother to an economically empowered woman, she has come a long way! Read her story here.