“Dungarpur seems hotter and more barren than I can remember”, sighed Usha as she looked at the distant landscape. Of course, she was not talking about the impact of climate change but her new outlook post returning to her home after 5 months of working in Bangalore, which enjoys a more moderate climate.
It took strong determination and infallible courage for Usha to take a small step outside the periphery of her house, first, to learn a skill and then to start a job. She is one of the millions of other young girls in the country, who face systematic, social and economic constraints to becoming financially independent. But these girls also flourish with confidence and hope of a better life, once they have the right avenues.
