Stories

Legal Rights Exist, But Equal Pay Still Elusive

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, women demand equal pay for equal work and a minimum wage to ensure a dignified life. Soumyashree Mohanty reports for ImpactLens. Many studies reveal that women and marginalised groups, including members of the LGBTQIA+ community, do not receive equal pay for equal work.

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Women Reclaiming Their Place in Agriculture – A New Era Begins

On International Women’s Day, ImpactLens brings you the story of a woman farmer who has challenged social norms and learned sustainable farming practices. This article by Ganesh Waghmode, CYDA Agriculture Expert, Sangola, shares the success story of a woman who is now on her way to becoming an entrepreneur.  

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Livelihood Transformation led by a young woman through Kitchen Gardens

Sairupa Dola, Asifabad This case study is part of the Holistic Rural Development Project (HRDP) implemented by the Centre for Youth Development and Activities (CYDA), supported by HDFC Bank under its Parivartan programme in Kumuram Bheem Asifabad District, Telangana. In Mengubaiguda village, 54-year-old Bhembai and her family of three survived

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Young woman transforms one acre into hope and prosperity

Across the world, women cultivate crops, manage livestock, preserve seeds, and sustain families—yet their contributions remain largely unrecognized. The United Nations has declared 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF 2026), spotlighting their vital role in food security, nutrition, climate resilience, and rural economies. ImpactLens will amplify their stories and advocate strengthening

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Menstrual Dignity Is a Right

Soumyashree Mohanty, ImpactLens Correspondent  A period should mark the end of a sentence, not the end of a girl’s education. The recent judgment by the Supreme Court of India recognising menstrual health and hygiene as part of the Right to Life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India is

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Legal Rights Exist, But Equal Pay Still Elusive

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, women demand equal pay for equal work and a minimum wage to ensure a dignified life. Soumyashree Mohanty reports for ImpactLens. Many studies reveal that women and marginalised groups, including members of the LGBTQIA+ community, do not receive equal pay for equal work.

Read More »

Women Reclaiming Their Place in Agriculture – A New Era Begins

On International Women’s Day, ImpactLens brings you the story of a woman farmer who has challenged social norms and learned sustainable farming practices. This article by Ganesh Waghmode, CYDA Agriculture Expert, Sangola, shares the success story of a woman who is now on her way to becoming an entrepreneur.  

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Livelihood Transformation led by a young woman through Kitchen Gardens

Sairupa Dola, Asifabad This case study is part of the Holistic Rural Development Project (HRDP) implemented by the Centre for Youth Development and Activities (CYDA), supported by HDFC Bank under its Parivartan programme in Kumuram Bheem Asifabad District, Telangana. In Mengubaiguda village, 54-year-old Bhembai and her family of three survived

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Young woman transforms one acre into hope and prosperity

Across the world, women cultivate crops, manage livestock, preserve seeds, and sustain families—yet their contributions remain largely unrecognized. The United Nations has declared 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF 2026), spotlighting their vital role in food security, nutrition, climate resilience, and rural economies. ImpactLens will amplify their stories and advocate strengthening

Read More »

Menstrual Dignity Is a Right

Soumyashree Mohanty, ImpactLens Correspondent  A period should mark the end of a sentence, not the end of a girl’s education. The recent judgment by the Supreme Court of India recognising menstrual health and hygiene as part of the Right to Life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India is

Read More »