Purulia is regarded as one of the most backward districts of West Bengal. The women there are much appreciable in terms of their concern regarding a clean and healthy society. Breaking the societal norms the women have come out as motivators or change agents in triggering for an Open Defecation Free (ODF) Society. Moreover, they took up the job of masonry and are proudly known as the women masons. We had an enriching session with the Self Help Groups. Read more
It is not just in building toilets or creating awareness about using sanitary napkins but zeroing in on a number of other avenues, which can be eye openers for women not only in other districts of West Bengal but other states as well. Read more
OTV Journalist Kasturi Roy with Roshan Singh, who comes from a very poor family but is slotted to play in the national badminton team Read more