5 Women From India's Heartland Achieve Global Success, Break Barriers

• Neelam Bara of Jamshedpur transformed backyard mushroom cultivation into a thriving micro-enterprise, earning Rs 20,000-22,000 monthly.
• Anjali Yadav in Chhattisgarh successfully cultivates organic Dasheri mangoes, aiming to inspire sustainable farming and secure her children's education.
• Aishwarya Jhanwar's Ekatra, a social enterprise providing home-based employment to women, received a special invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron.
• Ramabai from Burhanpur district earns Rs 2-3 lakh annually by crafting traditional sugar jewelry for Holi, turning a seasonal craft into a profitable venture.
• 18-year-old para-swimmer Jiya Rai set a world record by covering 28 km in 6 hours 10 minutes at the Veer Savarkar All India Sea Swimming Competition.