Annnapurna Choudhury, an anganwadi worker in Balarampur village in Ganjam district was in for a pleasant surprise when her phone rang on the morning of April 29. The caller was none other than Chief Minister of Odisha Shri Naveen Patnaik, who saluted her courage and dedication to join duty even after undergoing a major neurological […]
Just five years back, Shanti, a 48-year-old widow in Nimapara block of Puri district, used to suffer from chronic respiratory disease and frequent bouts of pneumonia. Despite that, she used to cook food in earthen stove and firewood, amid heat and smoke. But her life changed for the better on May 1, 2016 when Prime […]
Soft spoken, hardworking, and skillful Archana is a 25-year-old B-Tech graduate from KIIT University. It’s been over two years she passed all papers with distinction. But she hasn’t been able to find a job as per her capabilities and qualifications. Even though she got some calls from a few private firms, the salary was extremely […]
“In politics, if you want anything said, ask a man. If you want anything done, ask a woman.” _ Margaret Thatcher Participation of women in politics not only promotes gender equality but also diversity. A Korn Ferry Hay Group study conducted in 2016 revealed that women fared better than men in inspiring action, persuasion, mentoring, […]
