Imparting Hope: Unique experiment gives land use right to women
Land rights, especially of marginalized groups such as women and indigenous people, are linked to the establishment and respect for their human rights. Thus, the Suzlon Foundation has shared its land resource in the midst of its wind farm in the Thirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu with local women, lending about 100 acres of land to them. Nitin Jugran Bahuguna reports on this initiative, which has also given respect, dignity, and economic independence to the women.
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Imparting Hope: Unique experiment gives land use right to women
Land rights, especially of marginalized groups such as women and indigenous people, are linked to the establishment and respect for their human rights. Thus, the Suzlon Foundation has shared its land resource in the midst of its wind farm in the Thirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu with local women, lending about 100 acres of land to them. Nitin Jugran Bahuguna reports on this initiative, which has also given respect, dignity, and economic independence to the women.