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When there is will, there is a way: Chithra’s becomes computer literate despite weak eyesight

28 year old Chithra belongs to Pudducherry. Extremely weak eyesight caused due to genetic defect made her drop out of school after 9th standard. She couldn’t even do any household chores and most of her time would go sitting idle. She started making Gajras at home to pass her time and earn some money too.…

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Nusrath’s dedication inspires other women in her community

Nusrath Bano belongs to Nagavara, an area situated in Bengaluru city of Karnataka. Due to the passing of her father, Nusrath had to start working at a very young age in order to provide financial support to her family. Nusrath was only 11 when she started working at a saree mill. Another job was wrapping…

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Knowledge of Digital Tailoring keeps Vimala up-to-date with the latest trends

Vimala was a house wife when she started taking up small tailoring jobs at her home. Along with stitching clothes, she started training young girls in her neighbourhood in tailoring. However, she soon realised that her designs and cuts were outdated and that it was important for her to keep up with latest trends. When…

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A person must never stop learning: believes digitally literate Nandabai

42 year old Nandabai Raghunath Bodre lives in Kerhala village in district Aurangabad of Maharashtra. She had only completed her fifth standard when she got married. But she had always wanted to study further and hence after couple of years, she completed her 7th standard and found work at an Anganwadi as a helper. However,…

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