Subbamma's route to a bumper harvest
Subbamma is a 35-year old sugarcane farmer who took it upon herself to form a 'sangam' - a group of women - so that they could all...
Gaya Devi's route to independence
Assisted by Vaya in starting her puffed rice business, Gaya Devi has found a way to be fiscally independent and stand on her own t...
Armun's entrepreneurial journey
Armun runs an embroidery business with her husband. They do intricate "zari" work on vivid saris. With Vaya's help, she bought mat...
Balamani's first steps to a better life
Balamani and her husband took out a loan of INR 60,000 for their daughter's wedding. Her husband is working off the debt with thei...
How Surekha became a respected businesswoman
When Surekha lost her husband to suicide 10 years ago, the care of their four children fell entirely on her vulnerable shoulders. ...
Sushama crafts a bigger business
Sushama is a quiet lady who has honed her expertise in the colourful craft of painted wooden idols of the famous Puri Jagannath de...