Media Source: Hindu Post (India)
Date: 4 December 2024
In 2023, Devki and Sunita embraced solar-powered irrigation, a decision that was a turning point in their lives. Their story is part of a larger movement that has empowered over 90 women entrepreneurs in Bihar’s Bochcha T ehsil district , who now provide affordable irrigation services to more than 3,000 small farmers. Organi…
In 2023, Devki and Sunita embraced solar-powered irrigation, a decision that was a turning point in their lives. Their story is part of a larger movement that has empowered over 90 women entrepreneurs in Bihar’s Bochcha Tehsil district, who now provide affordable irrigation services to more than 3,000 small farmers. Organisations like Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP), Jeevika, Rang De (a micro-finance firm), Axis Bank, and the Gates Foundation have played a crucial role in supporting this initiative.