Moli – Issue #5: December 2024 MAKAAM Maharashtra associated with the Women Cane Cutters’ Organization (Mahila Ustod Kamgar Sanghatana) has developed innovative health models to address the challenges faced by women cane cutters. These include the inclusion of representatives in Jan Arogya Samitis (local health committees) and the Arogya Sakhi […]
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 […]
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==
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 […]