Rural Women Redefine Entrepreneurship: Stories of Courage, Growth, and Grassroots Innovation
Summary. Rural women across India are building thriving enterprises through farming, livestock, and community-based food systems. Five case studies show how women like Anita Moody, Kanti Oraon, and Siya Maravi transformed their villages through climate-smart agriculture, organic inputs, and collective marketing. With support from PRADAN, these entrepreneurs increased incomes dramatically, gained financial independence, and shifted their communities toward sustainable practices.
Details
- Countries
- India
- Regions
- Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal
- Categories
- entrepreneurship, food-systems, climate-and-environment
- Added
- 2026-04-29