Arogya Sakhis: The Barefoot Doctors

October 2023-April 2024 Women cane cutters often do not have access to health facilities during the cane-cutting season and face economic burdens if they must take leave due to illness. As a result, many continue to work while sick without receiving proper care. To address this issue, a pilot program […]

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Taluka level Melawas of Canecutter Women’s Organisation

June 2023         The Mahila Ustod Kamgar Sanghatana (canecutter women’s organisation) in Maharashtra held two taluka level melawas (gatherings) in Beed and Hingoli districts of Marathwada during the second week of June. Link to carousel post on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ct00KpQvzp5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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Beed Parishad Oct 1, 2022

Canecutter women at the Beed parishad Dr. Neelam Gorhe, MLC & Deputy Chair of MH Legislative Assembly, addressing the parishad. Poster An identity card for women cane cutters in Kathoda village, Beed district. Manisha Tokle from Beed, one of the main organisers, along with taluka karykartas Previous Next Almost 600 […]

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