There was a time when economic opportunities for women were very scarce in Sirpuria, a village in Dhanbad. Sujata Tiwari is one of these women. Sujata Tiwari, a determined and ambitious member of RAM ASM SHG group, had a dream to bring a change in her life and contribute to her family’s income. She never …
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Bhumika Roy, a young and determined athlete, found herself amidst a unique journey that unfolded during the challenging period of lockdown. Her father, Biren Roy, was employed in a private company, while her mother, Laxmi Roy, devoted her time as a housewife. As the lockdown confined people to their homes, Bhumika realized the need to …
Nirsa Girl Has An Unwavering Determination To Excel Read More »
This is the story of Rupali Mandal. Rupali was just like any other villager, whose hopes and dreams were as bright as the star-studded sky of the village. She had only one dream, to become a skilled beautician and bring a touch of beauty to her community. However, they faced a significant hurdle – limited …
Nirsa’s Rupali Mondal’s Journey From Passion To Parlour Read More »
The Development Sector has immensely contributed towards the adoption of best practices in Solid & Liquid Waste Management domains. (SLWM). SLWM has created several opportunities around Circular Economy, Environment and SDG-related focus areas. Organizations and Individuals working on SWM have identified several opportunities for collaboration, Innovative funding mechanism like carbon credits/ plastic credits, EPR, social …
Better The Hygiene Better The Ability To Work Long Hours Read More »
Caste and class distinctions are fraught with deep-rooted biases and prejudices in the Indian hinterland. During DCM SHRIRAM Foundation Khushali Swachhata project implemented by FINISH Society in Hardoi district, the team faces many unlikely situations, during the worst and best of circumstances. However, the team is able to successfully overcome them because of some people, …
Retd. Govt. Officer Spearheads SWM Work In Hardoi Read More »
W hen DCM Shriram Foundation & FINISH Society joined hands to start the Khushali Swachhata Project intervention in Ward-5 of Hardoi city in October 2022, (comprising 4200 residents and 763 families) there were many challenges to contend with. The sanitation practices among the residents were very poor, since they threw their household waste on the …
Kids’ Paintings Turns DSWM Unit Into A Pride Zone. Read More »
Preconceived notions and resistance to change are two major barriers when it comes to doing things for one’s own and the community’s betterment. This in essence is what transpired in DCM-Shriram Foundation Khushali Swachhata project implemented by FINISH Society in Hardoi district. The bone of contention happened to be a piece of land which was …
How A Smelly Patch Changed Into A Green Unit In Hardoi Read More »
Sometimes it may be difficult to raise our voice against wrong just because we are scared, but there are some people who have the guts to speak out boldly. Aparna is a fearless and combative daughter of Hardoi, who not only showed the courage to call out the wrong but also took the initiative to …
CCTV Camera To The Rescue Of Waste Disposal In Hardoi Read More »
This is the story of Sattu, a resident of a small gram panchayat, Noorpur Lubana of Kapurthala district, Punjab, who was forced to live in penury along with his wife and three children. Noorpur Lubana, a small Gram Panchayat, with a total of 257 families live, generates income through agriculture. In this gram panchayat, there …
Pigs & Cleanliness A Deadly Combo In Noorpur Lubana Read More »
This is the story of a small village of district Hardoi, Shivala Kheda wherein reside all of 14 families. The village is part of Gram Panchayat Rampur Bhagati which is barely 7 kms from the Block Hq of Behandar. The overall population of the village is roughly 150 people, and 90% of the families can …
Cleanliness Replaces A Dirt-Stained Village In Hardoi Read More »
