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A woman farmer's journey from adversity to PROSPERITY
The New Indian Express Tadepalligudem
|January 05, 2025
Breaking free from the constraints of societal expectations, Bommishetty Bhanumathi has become a beacon of hope and resilience for women farmers in Andhra Pradesh.
The 45-year-old, hailing from Proddatur, has not only turned her life around but has also championed the cause of sustainable agriculture, receiving the prestigious "Rythu Nestham" award from former Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu.
Born as the seventh of 10 siblings to daily-wage labourers at Kuppuruvaripalle village in Kamalapuram mandal, Bhanumathi's early years were far from easy. Losing her mother at a tender age, she managed to complete her education up to Class 10 before being married off at just 16. Her husband, a tailor, struggled to make ends meet, pushing Bhanumathi to do odd jobs while they lived in makeshift shelter.
This story is from the January 05, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Tadepalligudem.
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