MAKAAM Maharashtra provided support to women farmers during the pandemic, focusing on those from farm suicide-affected households and small and marginal landholders. The initiative is supported by SOPPECOM, Pune with knowledge assistance from Chetana Vikas, Wardha. In 2021, 184 women farmers participated, followed by 167 in 2022 and 240 in […]
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==