Vijay Rawat

In the quiet corners of rural India, women are no longer defined by their circumstances; they are reclaiming their identities as formidable micro-entrepreneurs. ♀️💼 ​These women don’t just manufacture products; 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺. Each batch carries the purity of their soil and the tenacity of their ambition. ​Mr. Aroon Purie (Chairman, TV Today Network & Founder, India Today Group) visited our women's stall at the Livelihood Enhancement Project, (an initiative supported by Care Today) celebrating the spirit of Women's Day. ​This was not just a visit, it was a deep dive into the craftsmanship of the women entrepreneurs we support. By taking the time to understand the meticulous processes behind the products, Mr. Purie reinforced a vital truth: 𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲.𝗜𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲. ​Beyond his appreciation, he became a patron by purchasing @KatoriFoods Millet Cookies and Turmeric powder. ​For a woman leading a micro-enterprise in a remote village, this is more than a sale. It is a powerful reminder that her dedication can reach the highest tables. @aroon @Care_Today_Fund @IndiaToday @aajtak ​#SocialImpact #WomenEmpowerment #RuralEntrepreneurship #ManjariFoundation

You wouldn’t start a long drive without checking how much fuel you have and hope it lasts the entire journey. Water works the same way. Water security needs planning and understanding our needs in a more holistic way. In many communities across India, the shift is already underway, where water is no longer taken for granted, but accounted for—so join us as we take you through #WaterWeBudgeting and how we ensure water is accessible to all.

Empowerment is more than financial chains undone. It is the absolute liberty to laugh wildly, applaud fiercely, and play freely under the open sun! This #InternationalWomensDay, we aren’t just celebrating a date, we are celebrating a revolution of joy.💪♀️ In the heart of rural🛖🌾 India, where the days are often defined by tireless labor and quiet resilience, we saw something magical happen. We saw the strength that usually carries water pots and tills fields transform into the strength of a shared laugh. We saw hands that build homes come together in applause for one another.🫂🤗 This video isn't just a record of an event, it’s a glimpse into the soul of our mission. It’s the glimpse of didis playing like children again, the pride in a dadi amma's eyes, and the glaring smile of our young women as they hold the mic, and the unfiltered happiness that radiates when a woman feels truly seen and celebrated. For many of these women, "empowerment" isn't a complex word, it's a feeling. It’s the feeling of, Belonging, Validation and Freedom. Today, we wish for every woman to find her "village", a space where her laughter is loud, her achievements are celebrated, and her spirit is free. Happy International Women’s Day from all of us. Let’s continue to turn the soil of our society until every woman, in every corner of India, has a reason to smile this brightly. #ManjariFoundation #happywomensday #womensupportingwomen #WomensDay2026