In a country that shames women for their biological display of fertility and potency, Odisha breaks all stereotypes with its celebration of the Raja Parba - a festival of womanhood.
Since the Covid 19 pandemic has begun, women have played a major role as frontline health workers and primary caregivers. They make almost 70% of the total work force who are fighting for Covid 19 on the ground.
Especially in the remote parts of the country which lack proper healthcare facilities, ASHA workers have done a tremendous job by working day and night as frontline workers. ASHA workers are usually rural women belonging to rural and local communities.
